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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.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

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.

AnimaliaChordataAvesAnseriformesAnatidaeMelanitta
Surf Scoter
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Surf Scoter

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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.

特殊能力

能力

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.

能力

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.

能力

Saltwater Sipper

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

サイズと詳細

長さ
45-56 cm
翼開長
76-85 cm
体重
0.85-1.2 kg
寿命
9-20 年
Top Speed
80 km/h
一度の産卵数
5-9
抱卵期間
28-32 日
渡りの距離
4000 km

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Young ducklings eat more insect larvae and small crustaceans, changing to shellfish as they grow.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Surf Scoterの長さは何ですか?

45-56 cm

Surf Scoterの翼開長は何ですか?

76-85 cm

Surf Scoterの体重は何ですか?

0.85-1.2 kg

Surf Scoterの寿命は何ですか?

9-20 年

Surf Scoterのtop Speedは何ですか?

80 km/h

Surf Scoterは何を食べますか?

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

Surf Scoterは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

Surf Scoterはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

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