White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca), Lake Havasu, Mohave County

This White-winged Scoter was found and photographed by Michael Woodruff on 20 December 2015

Rare but regular fall migrant and winter visitant in the state, primarily along the Colorado River.

Large heavy bodied, dark duck with contrasting white secondaries. 

20 December 2015, photo by Michael Woodruff

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