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Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Photo by Ajwerko
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Field Notes

Description:

These two diving ducks were on the pond by my house. They had black rounded heads with white wings and back with black tails. The bill was grey/white.

Habitat:

Spotted in a small pond, surrounded by a few trees and prairie grasses.

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Comments (3)

Thank you Ashley!! That's what I thought but wasn't 100% sure.
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PublishedApril 3, 2013

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