Habitat:

• Estuaries and open ocean; may be found in freshwater lakes in summer.
• Eats mussels, clams and scallops.

Notes:

• Most widespread scoter.
• Often migrates in long, single-file lines.
• Female is very similar to female surf scoter, but has a white wing patch (although this patch may not show until the bird takes flight).

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.