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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
LESC
Code 6
AYTAFF
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Bright yellow
Head pattern:
Plain
Crown Color:
Black with purple gloss.
Forehead Color:
Black with purple gloss.
Nape Color:
Black with purple gloss.
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
38-46 cm (15-18 in)
Weight:
1155 g (40.77 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Pale gray with fine black barring.
Back Pattern:
Solid, Scaled or scalloped
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
61-84 cm (24-33 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X