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White-Winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

Photo by Desmond.E.S.O
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black ducklike bird, (Juveniles) have two white spots of their heads, and black body.

Habitat:

Bolsa Chica, Wetlands

Notes:

Lifer!!! Very excited to see this bird floating around at the wetlands. Now iv'e seen the Black, White-winged and Surf scoter.

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PublishedDecember 23, 2016

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