Greater scaup
Aythya marila
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Birdomnivore
The greater scaup is a diving duck with a rounded head and striking blue-gray bill. It breeds in chilly northern regions like Alaska and Siberia, then winters along coastal waters in Europe, Asia, and North America. This duck is a strong swimmer, often diving deep to find food.
- Its nickname 'bluebill' comes from its distinctive slate-colored beak.
- It nests near lakes and ponds in the Arctic tundra.
- Flocks migrate in tight formations over long distances.
WetlandTundraOceanEuropeAsiaNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Aythya marila
- Habitat
- Wetland, Tundra, Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia, North America
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
