Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
The black scoter or American scoter is a large sea duck, 43 to 49 cm in length. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck". The species name is from the Latin for "American".
- Scientific name
- Melanitta americana
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
- IUCN status
- NT