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surf scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

sea ducks of the scoter type

Species ID Suggestions

Surf Scoter - females or first winter males

Melanitta perspicillata
KathleenMcEachern
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Comments (1)
KarenSaxton
I had only seen adult males before. Thank you!

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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
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PublishedOctober 17, 2011

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