Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
black with white patches
|
| gptkbp:appearance |
more subdued colors
larger and more colorful |
| gptkbp:behavior |
often found in flocks
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to early summer
|
| gptkbp:calls_for |
low-pitched croaking sound
|
| gptkbp:color |
sexual dimorphism present
|
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Surf_Scoter
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
regulation of hunting |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
popular among birdwatchers
featured in wildlife photography |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:mythological_figure
crustaceans |
| gptkbp:egg_color |
olive-brown
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
strong and fast flier
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
about 60 days
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
diving for food
|
| gptkbp:genus |
Melanitta
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:North_America
coastal waters shallow coastal waters marshes and tundra |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Surf Scoter
|
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
about 28 days
|
| gptkbp:length |
45–60 cm
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
head bobbing and calling
|
| gptkbp:migration |
migratory bird
coastal migration |
| gptkbp:nesting |
near water bodies
ground-nesting bird |
| gptkbp:predators |
foxes
birds of prey |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Common_Scoter
Black Scoter White-winged Scoter |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
Melanitta perspicillata
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
loose colonies
|
| gptkbp:species |
Melanitta perspicillata
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
Melanitta perspicillata perspicillata
Melanitta perspicillata stejnegeri Melanitta perspicillata deglandi |
| gptkbp:threats |
pollution
habitat loss hunting pressure |
| gptkbp:weight |
1.2–2.5 kg
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
90–110 cm
|
| gptkbp:wintering_range |
open ocean
coastal areas of the United States and Canada |