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Velvet Scoter

Melanitta fusca

Vulnerable

翼展

51.8 cm

体重

1635.1666666666667 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

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Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	51.8 cm	20.4 in
体重	1635.1666666666667 g	57.68 oz

识别

羽毛

Male is jet black overall with a small white teardrop below eye and white speculum visible in flight; yellow-sided bill with black knob at base. Female is dark brown with two whitish facial spots.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland 🏖️ Coastal

分布范围

Breeds in boreal forests of northern Europe and western Siberia. Winters on coasts of northwestern Europe, the Black Sea, and Caspian Sea.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for mussels, cockles, and crustaceans in coastal and brackish waters. Freshwater insects taken on breeding grounds.

保护状况

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

产卵数

7-9

声音

鸣唱

Male emits a low, melodious whistled note; female produces a guttural, rasping call. The male's soft whistle contrasts with the female's harsh, buzzy alarm call on European coasts.

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
科	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Melanitta
物种	Melanitta fusca

Distribution

Velvet Scoter has been recorded in 5 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

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常见问题

What does the Velvet Scoter eat?

Dives for mussels, cockles, and crustaceans in coastal and brackish waters. Freshwater insects taken on breeding grounds.

Where does the Velvet Scoter live?

Breeds in boreal forests of northern Europe and western Siberia. Winters on coasts of northwestern Europe, the Black Sea, and Caspian Sea.

Is the Velvet Scoter endangered?

The Velvet Scoter has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Velvet Scoter nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

What does the Velvet Scoter sound like?

Male emits a low, melodious whistled note; female produces a guttural, rasping call. The male's soft whistle contrasts with the female's harsh, buzzy alarm call on European coasts.

How big is the Velvet Scoter?

The Velvet Scoter has a wingspan of 51.8 cm, weight of 1635.1666666666667 g.

What order and family does the Velvet Scoter belong to?

The Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.