Greater Scaup
About the Greater Scaup
Also known as: Scaup, Bluebill, American Scaup, American Scaup Duck, Broadbill, Greater Black-head, Greater Scaup Duck, Scaup Duck
The Greater Scaup is a medium-sized diving duck that breeds in northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including much of Alaska and northern Canada, and far northern parts of Russia and Europe.
Greater Scaups are closely related to Lesser Scaups. Breeding males of both species have dark bodies and heads with light backs. Lesser Scaups are smaller and have a different head shape.
The Greater Scaup has a large natural range and the conservation status is considered to be Least Concern as of September 2013.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched September 30, 2013
Scientific Name
Aythya marila
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
15.4 to 22 inches
(39.1 to 55.9 cm)
Wingspan:
2.4 to 2.6 feet
(71.9 to 79 cm)
Weight:
1.6 to 3 pounds
(0.7 to 1.4 kilos)
Range
International Names
Chinese
斑背潜鸭
Czech
polák kaholka
Danish
Bjergand
Dutch
Topper
Finnish
lapasotka
French
Fuligule milouinan
German
Bergente
Italian
Moretta grigia
Japanese
スズガモ [suzugamo]
Korean
검은머리흰죽지
Norwegian
Bergand
Polish
ogorzałka
Russian
Морская чернеть
Spanish
Porrón Bastardo
Swedish
Bergand