Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) [XC76453]
by Andrew Spencer from Cattle Point, San Juan Island, San Juan Co., Washington, United States (wing noise and display)
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) [XC295513]
by Paul Marvin from Les Escoumins, La Haute-C\u00f4te-Nord, Qu\u00e9bec, Canada (call)
Nest
Shallow depressions poorly lined with grass and some feathers, on the ground, near water. Single pairs or loose groups.
Eggs (Guide)
5 - 9; ellipsoidal; 62 x 44 mm. Incubation: 28 - 30 days.
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