surf scoter swmming the ocean

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Surf scoter swmming in the ocean Royalty Free Stock Photo

Surf scoter is a dark sea duck. Breeding males have a colorful bill and white patches on the nape and forehead. Females and first-year males are dark brown with white patches on the cheek and face. Note large, thick-based bill to help separate from female White-winged Scoter. Breeds on lakes and ponds in northern Canada and Alaska winters in flocks in harbors, bays, and other coastal waters, where dives for mussels and other aquatic invertebrates.