Black Scoter vs Common Shelduck
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black Scoter
0.54 m
Human
1.75 m
Common Shelduck
0.67 m
| Black Scoter | Common Shelduck | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7–1.2 kg | 0.85–1.45 kg |
| Length | 44–54 cm | 58–67 cm |
| Wingspan | 70–84 cm | 1.1–1.33 m |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–18 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 8–12 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Wetland, Lake, Tundra | Coast, Wetland, Lake, Farmland, Grassland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |