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American White-Winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

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About

The American White-Winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) is a species in the genus Melanitta. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน)

Species

Melanitta deglandi (American White-Winged Scoter)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ビロードキンクロ

Chinese 白翅海番鴨

Spanish Negrón aliblanco

French Macreuse à ailes blanches

German Höckersamtente

Portuguese negrola-d'asa-branca-americana

Russian Горбоносый турпан

Similar Species in Melanitta

Melanitta perspicillata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American White-Winged Scoter?

The scientific name of American White-Winged Scoter is Melanitta deglandi. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.

Where does American White-Winged Scoter live?

American White-Winged Scoter is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does American White-Winged Scoter belong to?

American White-Winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does American White-Winged Scoter belong to?

American White-Winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of American White-Winged Scoter?

The closest relatives of American White-Winged Scoter in the genus Melanitta include Black Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Stejneger's Scoter, Surf Scoter, Common Scoter.