Surf Scoter

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน)

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Melanitta

Species

Melanitta perspicillata (Surf Scoter)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アラナミキンクロ

Chinese 斑头海番鸭

Spanish Negreta nuca blanca

French macreuse à front blanc

German Brillenente

Portuguese negrola-de-lunetas

Russian Пестроносый турпан

Similar Species in Melanitta

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American White-Winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

Not Evaluated

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Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

Near Threatened

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White-winged Scoter

Melanitta fusca

Vulnerable

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Stejneger's Scoter

Melanitta stejnegeri

Not Evaluated

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Common Scoter

Melanitta nigra

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surf Scoter?

The scientific name of Surf Scoter is Melanitta perspicillata. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.

Where does Surf Scoter live?

Surf Scoter is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Surf Scoter belong to?

Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Surf Scoter belong to?

Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Surf Scoter?

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