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White-winged Scoter

Melanitta fusca

Vulnerable

About

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน)

Species

Melanitta fusca (White-winged Scoter)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパビロードキンクロ

Chinese 斑脸海番鸭

Spanish Negreta ala blanca

French macreuse brune

German Samtente

Portuguese negrola-d'asa-branca

Russian Турпан

Similar Species in Melanitta

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American White-Winged Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-winged Scoter?

The scientific name of White-winged Scoter is Melanitta fusca. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.

What is the conservation status of White-winged Scoter?

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-winged Scoter live?

White-winged Scoter is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does White-winged Scoter belong to?

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is White-winged Scoter endangered?

Yes, White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does White-winged Scoter belong to?

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of White-winged Scoter?

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