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Melanitta perspicillata (Surf Scoter)

Presence

In Idaho: Yes
Native to Idaho: Yes
Endemic: No
Regularity: Accidental/Nonregular

Species Status

IDAPA Classification : Game Bird Migratory
State Conservation Rank : SNA
Global Conservation Rank : G5

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Craniata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Species: Melanitta perspicillata
Taxonomy Level: Species
See child taxonomy for this taxa

Surf Scoter, Morocco Jaw, Baldpate, Bay Coot, Blossum-billed Coot, Butter-billed Coot, Goggle-nose, Hollow-billed Coot, Horse-head Coot, Patch-head Coot, Patch-polled Coot, Pictured-bill, Plaster-bill, Sea Coot, Skunk Duck, Skunk-head, Skunk-top, Snuff-taker, Speckle-billed Coot, Spectacle Coot, Surf Duck, Surfer, White Scop, White-head
Melanitta perspicillata, Oidemia perspicillata
Melanitta perspicillata Range

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