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Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Lesser Scaup, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Please, confirm!! The Greater Scaup, Aythya marila is a very similar, almost identical species to the Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis.
According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Lesser Scaup is the only one in your area.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great...
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesse...

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JordinFreeto
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JordinFreeto

Dallas, Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 17, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2013

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