The species formerly called Black Scoter was split in 2011 into two separate species – (old world) Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra), and (new world) American Scoter (Melanitta americana).
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American (Black) Scoter
Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI
January 7, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoter
Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI
January 7, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoter – pair
Nome, AK
June 6, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoter – pair
Nome, AK
June 6, 2012
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American Scoters – juveniles/females
(with Common Eider)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoter – juvenile/female
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American Scoters – juveniles/females
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American Scoters – juveniles/females
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American Scoters – females/juveniles
(with juvenile Surf Scoter in rear)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoters – juveniles/females
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American (Black) Scoters – juveniles/females
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November 9, 2009 ©John Schwarz
