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On the trail of Black Scoters

January 1, 2003

The location of breeding and molting areas of some seaduck species is uncertain, and little is known of seaducks' migrational paths and of habitats used during migration, breeding, and molting.

The black scoter is of special concern among the seaducks, because it is both the least common of the three scoter species and the least studied. The Continental Technical Team of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan's Sea Duck Joint Venture recommended that research on this species be conducted to learn more about black scoter movements and to delineate its breeding and molting areas. The team received funding to implant satellite transmitters on this species in Baie des Chaleurs and Restigouche River in New Brunswick, Canada, with the purpose of delineating populations and identifying habitat affinities for staging, breeding, and molting

Publication Year 2003
Title On the trail of Black Scoters
Authors Keith McAloney, Matthew Perry
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Birdscapes
Index ID 5224215
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center