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White-winged Scoter

White-winged Scoter

Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States of America
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are PAL. Breeding subregions are n Europe from Norway to Yenisey River (c Siberia) and ne Kazakhstan, also Turkey and Georgia. Non breeding regions are to Baltic Sea, Denmark and e coast of Britain.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of White-winged Scoter is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of White-winged Scoter.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States of America
Habitat Rangedense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificMelanitta fusca
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAnatidae