Habitat:

• Wooded arctic lakes and rivers in summer; open ocean and coastal areas during winter.
• Eats mostly mollusks and crustaceans; some aquatic plants.

Notes:

• Known for its habit of diving into waves as they break along the coast.
• Gather in large flocks along the coast during fall migration.
• Female is very similar to female white-winged scoter, but it does not have a white wing patch (this patch may not show until the bird takes flight).

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