North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
White-winged Scoter
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: WWSC (1)
Macreuse à ailes blanches
Melanitta deglandi
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Scoters
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21" 53.3cm | 34" 86.4cm | 3.7lb. 1.7kg | Anatidae | Melanitta deglandi |
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The White-winged Scoter is the largest member of the scoter family. It has very dark plumage, much like the other scoter species seen in North America. The sub-species of this scoter was recognized all around the northern hemisphere and seen in all countries. Now, the other sub-species have their own status and are known as the Velvet Scoter and the Stejneger's Scoter.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.