R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Anseriformes Anatidae

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

RIOC 217

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

Anseriformes · Anatidae

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana).

ATK214

DEF180

210 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 43–49 cm
Body Mass: 1.12 kg
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 214

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 214).

DEF 180

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 180).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & North America: Yana River to Kamchatka (Eastern Siberia) & Alaska Eastern to Northwestern Yukon; Eastern Northwest Territories and Southwestern Nunavut to Newfoundland (Central to Eastern Canada) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Melanitta americana

Which family does it belong to?

Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & North America: Yana River to Kamchatka (Eastern Siberia) & Alaska Eastern to Northwestern Yukon; Eastern Northwest Territories and Southwestern Nunavut to Newfoundland (Central to Eastern Canada)