Melanitta fusca ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A large black duck of coastal waters, the White-winged Scoter breeds farther inland than the other two scoter species and is the one most likely to appear inland on lakes and rivers during migration.
Usually silent. Wings make quiet whistling noise in flight. Male has bell-like note in courtship. Female makes thin whistling note.