Velvet Scoter
IUCN Listing: Endanged - decreasing population
Winter Habitat: Areas with lakes and rivers more than 20 feet deep with rich invertebrate life
Food: Molluscs, crustaceans, aquatic insects, occasionally fish
Foraging Technique: Diving
Breeding Habitat: Coastal areas near lakes and forests
Nesting Preference: On the ground, far away from water with high cover
Average Clutch Size: 9-10 eggs
First age of Breeding: Pair formation begins at about two years, however, females are known to begin nesting far after that and there is no knowledge of a White-winged Scoter nesting before two years.
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