Greater Scaup

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Aythya marila


Status

Common migrant on Lake Superior, Mississippi River, and large central and north-central lakes, uncommon migrant elsewhere

Habitat

Large lakes, marshes, reservoirs, usually far from shore

Size

16 to 19


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Sightings Louisville Swamp

Rieck’s Lake Park

Shetek WMA
East Unit


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Taxonomy

Order:

Anseriformes (ducks, geese, swans, and relatives)

 

Family:

Anatidae (ducks, geese, and swans)

 
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