Common Scoter

Melanitta nigra

The Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) also commonly known as Black Scoter, is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) and order Anseriformes (Ducks).

Observed

United States

Observed

United States

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Anseriformes
        Family: Anatidae
        Genus: Melanitta
        Species: Melanitta nigra