Animals of The USA | Lesser Scaup | Aythya affinis
A common diving duck often seen in large winter rafts. Difficult to distinguish from greater scaup.
Size
16 to 18 inches
Range
Most of US
All states except HI
Diet
Carnivore | aquatic invertebrates
Behavior
Diving | migratory | flocking
Related Topics
Greater Scaup | Ring Necked Duck | Canvasback | Redhead | Bufflehead