Common Scoter
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| Mass | 1 kg |
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| Scientific name | Melanitta nigra |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Scoter |
| Family | Anatidae |
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| ID | 1228757 |
About Common Scoter
The common scoter is a large sea duck, 43–54 cm in length, which breeds over the far north of Europe and Asia east to the Olenyok River. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas, "black", and netta, "duck". The species name is from Latin niger "shining black".
Common scoter Photos
