Common Scoter Melanitta nigra
Owned by Genevieve Rosenbalm (@genevieve).
Details
Identification
- Sex
- Male
- Wing Shape
- Broad
- Tail Shape
- Pointed
Observation Details
- Number Observed
- 1
- Date Seen
- Jun 7, 2025
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Aquatic (Ocean)
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
Common Scoter
Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Pointed
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Jun 7, 2025
Environment
Habitat Type
Aquatic (Ocean)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The Common Scoter, known scientifically as *Melanitta nigra*, is a bird defined by its broad wings and distinctive pointed tail. As a member of the sea duck family, it serves as a quiet reminder of the resilience of waterfowl that navigate vast coastal environments.
Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Pointed
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Jun 7, 2025
Environment
Habitat Type
Aquatic (Ocean)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The Common Scoter, known scientifically as *Melanitta nigra*, is a bird defined by its broad wings and distinctive pointed tail. As a member of the sea duck family, it serves as a quiet reminder of the resilience of waterfowl that navigate vast coastal environments.