THE LIVINGSTON RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY

Lesser Scaup

Lesser Scaup

With one of the widest ranges of a diving duck in North America, Lesser Scaup inhabit more freshwater sites than their larger cousin, the Greater Scaup, and tend to feed in shallower water.

  Latin name: Aythya affinis
Weight: Male: 900g Female: 900g
Eggs: 8-10 Incubation: 24-28 days
Range: North America

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