White-winged Scoter
White-winged Scoter
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The White-winged Scoter is a large, dark sea duck with distinctive white patches on its secondary flight feathers, visible in flight and often at rest. Males are all black with a prominent bill knob, while females are dusky brown with pale face patches.
Where to spot
Along coastal waters, large lakes, and estuaries across North America and eastern Siberia. Breeds on northern freshwater lakes and tundra ponds.
How to spot
Look for a large, chunky black or dark brown duck with a prominent white wing patch, especially noticeable when the wings are slightly open or in flight. Males have an orange-yellow bill with a black knob at the base.
When to spot
Most easily observed during winter on coastal waters; they migrate to northern freshwater lakes for breeding in spring and summer.
Where to spot
Along coastal waters, large lakes, and estuaries across North America and eastern Siberia. Breeds on northern freshwater lakes and tundra ponds.
How to spot
Look for a large, chunky black or dark brown duck with a prominent white wing patch, especially noticeable when the wings are slightly open or in flight. Males have an orange-yellow bill with a black knob at the base.
When to spot
Most easily observed during winter on coastal waters; they migrate to northern freshwater lakes for breeding in spring and summer.
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This species often dives to depths of over 60 feet (18 meters) to forage for mollusks, its primary food source.
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