. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. DUCKS 113 White-winged Scoter Melanitta fusca (Linnaeus) Status: The White-winged Scoter is a rare fall transient, recorded from 22 October to 22 December, which is casual both in winter (23 Feb- ruary) and in spring (15 April to 8 May). There were 9 specimens and 2 sight records prior to 1956 and an additional 29 reports of about 36 individuals were made by 1980. This species is the most common and most widespread scoter in the state, with sightings from 18 scattered counties. Field Marks: When visible, the white wing patch is diagnostic in a
. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. DUCKS 113 White-winged Scoter Melanitta fusca (Linnaeus) Status: The White-winged Scoter is a rare fall transient, recorded from 22 October to 22 December, which is casual both in winter (23 Feb- ruary) and in spring (15 April to 8 May). There were 9 specimens and 2 sight records prior to 1956 and an additional 29 reports of about 36 individuals were made by 1980. This species is the most common and most widespread scoter in the state, with sightings from 18 scattered counties. Field Marks: When visible, the white wing patch is diagnostic in any plumage. Other useful field marks are the white eye patch of the male in breeding plumage, the basally wide bill, the whitish patch between the eye and the bill, and whitish ear 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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