U P S Duck

by Donna Kennedy

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U P S Duck

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Donna Kennedy

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...

The Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) is a small North American diving duck that migrates south as far as Central America in winter. It is informally known as the little bluebill or broadbill because of its distinctive blue bill. One of the most numerous and widespread diving ducks in North America, especially on inland waters. Can be very active when feeding, diving and surfacing repeatedly. They typically breed near interior lakes, ponds and sedge meadows. Deeper, more permanent wetlands are preferred. Lesser scaup prefer wetland habitats with emergent vegetation, such as bulrushes, since they often harbor abundant populations of aquatic insect larvae. Females nest in close proximity to open water and lay an average of 9 eggs.

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