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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
WWSC
Code 6
MELDEG
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
White.
Head pattern:
Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
48-61 cm (19-24 in)
Weight:
1768 g (62.4 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
Brown-black
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with steady quick wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
84-104 cm (33-41 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Red-orange
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X