Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (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

BODY

Length Range: 38-46 cm (15-18 in)
Weight: 862 g (30.4 oz)
Size: 4. 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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