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The Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a striking sea duck native to North America, renowned for its bold black and white plumage and vibrant orange bill. This migratory species breeds in the remote northern regions of Canada and winters along the southern coastal waters, where it can be observed diving for mollusks and crustaceans.

The male Surf Scoter is predominantly black, distinguished by a striking white and orange pattern on its beak, and a prominent white patch on both the forehead and neck. In contrast, the female exhibits a more subdued brownish hue, complemented by a dark brown cap.

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