Lesser Scaup

Lesser Scaup

(Aythya affinis)

  • Size: 15-18" long // 27-30" wingspan
  • Diet: aquatic invertebrates such as mollusks, insects, and crustaceans, but they also eat aquatic plants and seeds
  • Seasonal Habits: Migrate in winter
  • Temperament: Not Aggressive

The Lesser Scaup is a medium-sized diving duck with a small peak at the back of the head. From the small peak, the back of the head and neck is flat, not rounded as it is on Greater Scaup.