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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
GRSC
Code 6
AYTMAR
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Yellow
Head pattern:
Plain
Crown Color:
Black with green gloss.
Forehead Color:
Black with green gloss.
Nape Color:
Black with green gloss
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
44 cm (17.5 in)
Weight:
1371 g (48.39 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black, Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Finely barred gray back and flanks.
Back Pattern:
Barred or banded
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with strong rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
76-86 cm (30-34 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern:
Plain
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