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- Species Name: Common scoter
- Scientific Name: Melanitta nigra
- Habitat: Prefers open sae areas of bays and coastlines
- Legal Status: Directive 79/409 Annex II III Irish Red list Berne Convention Annex III Bonn Convention Annex II
- Possible Designation: SPA