47,957 observationsLeast Concern
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Aythya
About
The lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) is a small North American diving duck that migrates south as far as Central America in winter. It is colloquially known as the little bluebill or broadbill because of its distinctive blue bill. The origin of the name scaup may stem from the bird's preference for feeding on scalp—the Scottish word for clams, oysters, and mussels; however, some credit it to the female's discordant scaup call as the name's source. It...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Scaup is Aythya affinis.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the class Aves.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Lesser Scaup belongs to the genus Aythya.