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Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

The Surf Scoter is a colorful duck that loves to dive for food in the ocean. With its bold black and white feathers, it looks very unique and is often seen in coastal areas during winter.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Surf Scoter is a large sea duck. Males are striking all-black with two crisp white patches on the nape and forehead, complemented by a massive, multi-colored bill. Females are dusky brown with subtle pale patches on their cheeks. Their unique bill shape makes them visually distinctive.

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Surf Scoter

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Datos interesantes

Ducklings are super independent, leaving the nest almost immediately after hatching.

Their scientific name *perspicillata* means 'spectacled', referring to eye markings!

They form huge flocks, called rafts, of thousands on the ocean during winter!

They nest surprisingly far inland, in the boreal forests near freshwater ponds.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Underwater Explorer

Surf Scoters can dive over 60 feet deep because of their dense bones and powerful legs that propel them, finding food on the ocean floor.

Habilidad

Shell Crusher

Surf Scoters have a strong, specially adapted bill that helps them crush the hard shells of clams and mussels, making them easy to eat.

Habilidad

Saltwater Sipper

Surf Scoters have special glands near their eyes that help them drink saltwater, removing the extra salt from their bodies.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
45-56 cm
Envergadura
76-85 cm
Peso
0.85-1.2 kg
Esperanza de vida
9-20 años
Top Speed
80 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
5-9
Incubación
28-32 días
Distancia de migración
4000 km

Dieta y alimentación

These sea ducks mostly dive to the bottom of the ocean to gobble up tasty clams and mussels!

Diferencias por edad: Young ducklings eat more insect larvae and small crustaceans, changing to shellfish as they grow.

Alimentos principales

  • Mussels
  • Clams
  • Marine worms
  • Small crustaceans
  • Small fish

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Common Mussel

Mytilus edulis

A key food source in coastal habitats.

eaten by

Soft-shell Clam

Mya arenaria

Dug from the seafloor, providing essential energy.

eats

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Preys on vulnerable adults or juveniles.

eats

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Often targets nests, eggs, and flightless ducklings.

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Seguridad

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Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Surf Scoter?

45-56 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Surf Scoter?

76-85 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Surf Scoter?

0.85-1.2 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Surf Scoter?

9-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Surf Scoter?

80 km/h

¿Qué come Surf Scoter?

These sea ducks mostly dive to the bottom of the ocean to gobble up tasty clams and mussels!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Surf Scoter?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Surf Scoter?

Pursuit

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