Stejneger's Scoter (Melanitta stejnegeri)

Stejneger's Scoter, a reference photo — Photo: Валерия Ковалева · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Stejneger's scoter (Melanitta stejnegeri), also known as the Siberian scoter, is a large sea duck. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Stejneger's Scoter being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Melanitta deglandi
Melanitta fusca
Melanitta perspicillata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Melanitta
Species: Melanitta stejnegeri

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