About the Greater Scaup
The greater scaup, just scaup in Europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in North America, is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than the closely related lesser scaup and tufted duck. It spends the summer months breeding in Iceland, east across Scandinavia, northern Russia and Siberia, Alaska, and northern Canada. During the winter, it migrates south to the coasts of Europe, eastern Asia, and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya marila |
| Species Codes | gresca, GRSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Scaup belong to?
The Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Scaup?
The greater scaup, just scaup in Europe or, colloquially, \"bluebill\" in North America, is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than the closely related lesser scaup and tufted duck. It spends the summer months breeding in Iceland, east across Scandinavia, northern Russia and Siberia, Alaska, and northern...
Where can I report a Greater Scaup sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Scaup on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gresca, or on iNaturalist.
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