Birds of Mexico

    ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)  
Genus: Melanitta (3 species, 6 worldwide)

Genus Melanitta are ocean dusks that often form in large groups, and that dive for crustaceans and molluscs.


Black Scoter
Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) Male Near Threatened
Richmond, California, USA  
   
Photograph by Aaron Maizlish     Copyright and usage info


White-winged Scoter
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi)
Vancouver, Canada  
   
Photograph by Nigel from Vancouver     Copyright and usage info


Surf Scoter
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) Male
Vancouver, Canada  
   
Photograph by Nigel from Vancouver     Copyright and usage info



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