Genus

Melanitta (Scoters)

Melanitta americana. Photo: (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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The scoters are stocky seaducks in the genus Melanitta. The drakes are mostly black and have swollen bills. Females are brown. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas “black” and netta “duck”.

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Subtaxa

Species: Melanitta deglandi (White-winged scoter)

Species: Melanitta americana (Black scoter)

Species: Melanitta perspicillata (Surf scoter)

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