🌿Native Nature

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Melanitta

About

The surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a large sea duck native to North America. Adult males are entirely black with characteristic white patches on the forehead and the nape and adult females are slightly smaller and browner. Surf scoters breed in Northern Canada and Alaska and winters along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America. Those diving ducks mainly feed on benthic invertebrates, mussels representing an important part of their diet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surf Scoter?
The scientific name of Surf Scoter is Melanitta perspicillata.
What kingdom does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Surf Scoter belong to?
Surf Scoter belongs to the genus Melanitta.