How deep does the Black Scoter live?

The Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) is typically found at 0–20 m.

Black Scoter

Melanitta nigra

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m
IUCN status: LC

This sea duck winters out on open coastal water, diving from the surface to around 20 metres to pull shellfish from the bottom. The drake is entirely black with a swollen knob of orange on the bill, and the species breeds across the far north.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Melanitta

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137073.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Scoter live?: The Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) is typically found at 0–20 m.