. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. 112 BIRDS IN KANSAS Surf Scoter Melanitta perspicillata (Linnaeus) Status: The Surf Scoter, a rare fall transient, has been reported from 17 October to 29 November; it is casual in spring (19 April). There were 8 specimens and 2 sight re- cords prior to 1956 and an addi- tional 17 records of about 23 in- dividuals by 1980. The records are from 16 counties in eastern and central Kansas. Field Marks: Males in breeding plumage have a white nape and forehead. The completely dark wing, two whitish facial patches, and elongated head which slopes dow
. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. 112 BIRDS IN KANSAS Surf Scoter Melanitta perspicillata (Linnaeus) Status: The Surf Scoter, a rare fall transient, has been reported from 17 October to 29 November; it is casual in spring (19 April). There were 8 specimens and 2 sight re- cords prior to 1956 and an addi- tional 17 records of about 23 in- dividuals by 1980. The records are from 16 counties in eastern and central Kansas. Field Marks: Males in breeding plumage have a white nape and forehead. The completely dark wing, two whitish facial patches, and elongated head which slopes down to the bill are useful aids to identification. Both White-winged and Surf Scoters usually rest with the bill tilted Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thompson, Max C; Ely, Charles A. (Charles Adelbert), 1933-. Lawrence, Kan. : University of Kansas, Museum of Natural History : Distributed by University Press of Kansas
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