Scoter (Noun)
Meaning
Large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The common scoter is a rare winter visitor to this area, usually seen on large lakes or estuaries.
- A group of surf scoter birds was spotted in the coastal waters, feeding on clams and mussels.
- Scoters have a unique way of diving and swimming under the water in search of food.
- In some parts of the world, the harlequin scoter is a popular species among birdwatchers and nature photographers.
- During their migration, scoters can form large flocks that fly in tight formation over long distances.