Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

SUSC

Code 6

MELPER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: White to yellow-white.
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: White patch on black.
Nape Color: White patch on black.
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 43-53 cm (17-21 in)
Weight: 998 g (35.2 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: Rapid direct flight., Strong deep wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 76-91 cm (30-36 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Orange-red

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