First record of the White-winged Scoter, Melanitta deglandi (Bonaparte, 1850) (Anseriformes: Anatidae) for the Azores and Portugal

• Articles in SCI Journals
• Nov, 2021

Summary:

In this study, we report the first occurrence of the White-winged Scoter Melanitta deglandi for the Azores archipelago and for Portugal. This report is based on a single individual observed in Angra do Heroísmo Bay on 08 December 2020. The record has been approved by the Portuguese Rarities Committee and described as a first winter female. The occurrence of Nearctic birds in the Azores is important due to the geographic location of the archipelago and its relevance as a stepping stone for migratory species.

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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43388-021-00077-8