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Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Bolsa chica Wetlands

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Comments (2)

The small difference between Lesser or Greater is the curvature on the tops their heads. Greater Scaups have a more round head.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2014

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