Ivan Kozlov (B. 1937) "White Winged Scoter - 1994 Russia Duck Conservation" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting was published on the Fleetwood Combination First Day Cover for the 1994 Russia Duck Conservation Stamp and Russian 150 White-winged Scoter stamp issued July 1, 1994.

Many ornithologists consider the White-winged Scoters that inhabit East Siberia as separate from the North American species, classing the Russian inhabitants as Palearctic forms known as Velvet Scoters. Frequenting the shores of tundra and taiga areas, as well as seacoasts and open lakes, these magnificent creatures seldom appear on land. Flying low and fast, the wingbeats of White-winged Scoters produce a whistling sound that can be heard up to half a mile away. The distinctive white patch on this duck's dark wing, after which this species was named, easily distinguishes it from other Scoters. Another feature that is used to identify this bird is a white marking around its eyes. White-winged Scoter males are further characterized by their black plumage, while both females and juveniles possess dark brown feathers. Unlike other ducks, the breeding plumage of this Scoter exhibits little color change. It is believed that breeding first takes place after these ducks become two years old. After spending their first summer in flocks at sea, Scoters begin forming pairs the following winter. By spring migration, the newly-formed couples are ready to journey to the nesting site. It is believed that their pairs remain together until the first week of incubation. Females are then left alone to care for their offspring.

Image Size: 13.75 x 11.75 in.
Overall Size: 20.25 x 15.75 in.
Unframed.
(B14760)

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