Black Scoter

Melanitta nigra

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

BLSC

Code 6

MENNIG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 43-53 cm (17-21 in)
Weight: 1088 g (38.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight with powerful rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 76-89 cm (30-35 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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