Black scoter
| Scientific name | Melanitta nigra |
| English name | Black scoter |
| Japanese name | 黒鴨 |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| Species | nigra |
| Subspecies | --- |
| Full length | 45-54cm |
| Distribution | Breeds at high latitudes in Eurasia and North America, and migrates to Japan in winter. |
Characteristics
A male duck whose whole body is black. Only the base of the beak is bright yellow, and the rest of the body is black. The iris is dark brown and hard to see. The female is brown and has a pale gray face below her eyes.
Ecology
Individuals that fly to winter in the winter can be seen in the sea. They move in groups outside the breeding season. It eats crustaceans and mollusks in the water.
Habitat
Mouth of the Abukuma River
This photo was taken near the mouth of the Abukuma River in December. I had a hard time photographing it because it wouldn't let me get closer than a certain distance. In particular, it was difficult to photograph the eyes because the body was black. Repeatedly foraging among other waterfowl such as the horned grebe.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Black scoter.
