Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Adult Lesser Scaup inhabit lakes, marshes, and coastal bays, especially during migration and winter. They are diving ducks that feed mainly on aquatic invertebrates, mollusks, and plant material gathered below the surface. Males have a dark head and pale gray body, while females are brown with a distinctive white patch near the bill.
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- Conservation status
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Growth chain
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- Lesser Scaup