29,583 observationsLeast Concern
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Aythya
About
The greater scaup (Aythya marila), just scaup in Europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in North America, is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than the closely related lesser scaup. It spends the summer months breeding in Alaska, northern Canada, Siberia, and the northernmost reaches of Europe. During the winter, it migrates south to the coasts of North America, Europe, and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greater Scaup is Aythya marila.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the class Aves.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Greater Scaup belongs to the genus Aythya.