Common Scoter
Also known as Melanitta nigra
species of bird
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A Common Scoter is a type of diving duck found in northern regions of Europe and Asia, recognizable by its dark plumage and preference for coastal waters and lakes. These birds are important indicators of aquatic ecosystem health and are monitored by conservationists, as their populations can be affected by changes in water quality and climate.
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Species
Least Concernblack scoter
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderAnseriformes
- FamilyAnatidae
Habitatmarine
Maximum longevity: 16.8 years (wild)
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
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- Männliche Trauerente (Melanitta nigra) - Spiekeroog, Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer.jpg
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Article
The common scoter (Melanitta nigra) is a large sea duck, 43–54 cm (17–21 in) in length, which breeds over the far north of Europe and the Palearctic east to the Olenyok River. The black scoter (M. americana) of North America and eastern Siberia was formerly considered to be a subspecies.
Taxonomy