Melanitta Nigra (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of scoter.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Common Scoter, also known as melanitta nigra, is a medium-sized sea duck that is found in the Northern Hemisphere.
- In North America, the Black Scoter, or melanitta nigra americana, is a common wintering species along the coasts.
- During the breeding season, melanitta nigra males have a glossy black plumage with a distinctive orange-yellow bill.
- Female melanitta nigra are more mottled in coloration, with a mix of black, brown, and white feathers.
- The melanitta nigra is a social bird that often forms large flocks during the non-breeding season.