Bernier's Teal vs Surf Scoter

Anas bernieri compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order same	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family same	Anatidae	Anatidae
Genus	Anas	Melanitta
Species	Anas bernieri	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bernier's Teal and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Family level: Anatidae.

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bernier's Teal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Bernier's Teal

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway