Common Scoter (Oidemia nigra)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This chromolithograph presents a detailed scientific illustration of a young male Common Scoter (Oidemia nigra) during its molting phase, as indicated by the Swedish inscription 'Sjöorre yngre in ruggning till praktdräkt'. It is likely a plate from a natural history publication.
Did you know?
The Common Scoter, depicted here under its former scientific name Oidemia nigra, is a fascinating sea duck primarily found in northern Eurasia. Males are easily identifiable by their entirely black plumage and a distinctive yellow patch on their bill. These birds are skilled divers, often foraging for mollusks and crustaceans on the seabed, sometimes plunging to depths of 60 feet or more.
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Common Scoter (Oidemia nigra)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
