Length—19½ in.
Weight—2 lbs.
Immature Drake
Hen
Like all scoters, these birds move along our coasts in loose flocks, stringing into irregular, wavy lines. Drakes can be distinguished from other scoters by two white patches on their head and the bright color of the bill.
Flight is strong, direct, usually close to the waves.
Black Scoter
Length—19½ in.
Weight—2½ lbs.
Immature Drake