Black Scoter, American Scoter Melanitta americana
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae
A large sea duck, characterised by its bulky shape and large bill. The species breeds in the far North of Canada, in Labrador and Newfoundland and migrates into more moderate regions South. Dives for crustacean and mollusks.
Drake is completely black with a bulky yellow beak. Female is brown with pale cheeks.
I observed this species in May at the coast in Tadoussac.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Tadoussac | 2018-05-20 |