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The white-winged scoter is one of three North American scoter species and the largest species of scoter. Females range from 950 to 1,950 g (2.09 to 4.30 lb) and 48 to 56 cm (19 to 22 in), averaging 1,180 g (2.60 lb) and 52.3 cm (20.6 in). The male ranges from 1,360 to 2,128 g (2.998 to 4.691 lb) and from 53 to 60 cm (21 to 24 in), averaging 1,380 g (3.04 lb) and 55 cm (22 in). The white-winged scoter has a wingspan of 31.5 in (80 cm). This species is characterized by its bulky shape and large bill, which is feathered at the gape unlike the blocky bill base of the surf scoter.
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When to see the White-winged Scoter
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-winged Scoter
The map shades 12 countries with regular records, and 5 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in Norway, Portugal, Germany, Denmark, Russia.
About the White-winged Scoter
The white-winged scoter is a large sea duck. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck". The species name commemorates French ornithologist Côme-Damien Degland.
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Easily confused with
Common ScoterMelanitta nigraThe common scoter is characterised by its bulky shape and large bill.
Black ScoterMelanitta americanaThis large sea duck is characterised by its bulky shape and large bill.
Velvet ScoterMelanitta fuscaThe velvet scoter is 51–56 cm (20–22 in) in length and has a wingspan of 90–99 cm (35–39 in).
Side by side: Surf Scoter vs White-winged Scoter · Maned Duck vs White-winged Scoter · Common Scoter vs White-winged Scoter · Black Scoter vs White-winged Scoter · Velvet Scoter vs White-winged Scoter
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