description Black scoter Overview
The black scoter is a sea duck of North America and a member of the family Anatidae. Adult males are mostly black and have a distinctive yellow swelling, or knob, at the base of the bill, while females and immature birds have browner plumage. It is associated with marine coastal waters and belongs to the scoter group, a set of diving ducks adapted to feeding in aquatic environments.
help Black scoter FAQ
How can you identify an adult male black scoter?
An adult male black scoter is mostly black and has a distinctive yellow swelling at the base of its bill. That yellow bill knob is one of the species' clearest field marks.
How do female and immature black scoters look different?
Females and immature birds generally have browner plumage than adult males. They do not show the same fully black male appearance with its prominent yellow bill swelling.
Where does the black scoter live?
The black scoter is a North American sea duck associated with marine coastal habitats. It belongs to the duck family Anatidae.
Is the black scoter a duck or a goose?
The black scoter is a sea duck, not a goose. Its coastal lifestyle and membership in Anatidae place it among marine ducks of North America.
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