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Greater scaup

Aythya marila

Spotting Image 1

Description:

The Greater scaup is a diving duck of north america, prefers fresh water.

Habitat:

Bolsa Chica wetlands.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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AndrewOrgill
AndrewOrgill 8 years ago
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Lesser Scaup, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 8 years ago
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila Greater Scaup, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology


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1 Comment

AndrewOrgill
AndrewOrgill 8 years ago

The head of this bird appears slightly peaked at the back which indicates a Lesser Scaup versus a perfectly rounded head of a Greater...

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Desmond.E.S.O
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Desmond.E.S.O

Huntington Beach, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 20, 2015
Submitted on Apr 2, 2015

Spotted for Mission

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