***About Greater Scaup:

*** Greater Scaups, known scientifically as Aythya marila, are medium-sized diving ducks native to the northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. These birds are typically found in coastal bays, lakes, and rivers, favoring water bodies with abundant aquatic vegetation and invertebrates, which constitute their primary diet. The Greater Scaup is particularly noted for its distinctive blue bill and rounded head, features that are prominent in males during the breeding season. Conservation efforts are crucial for this species as their populations have seen declines in several areas, primarily due to habitat loss and pollution.

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