*** About Lesser Scaup: The Lesser Scaup, a common diving duck found throughout North America, is a notable species for its distinctive blue bill and stark white sides during breeding season. Lesser Scaups are highly adaptable, thriving in varied freshwater habitats. They are also a subject of interest in avian studies due to their extensive migratory patterns and their role in aquatic ecosystems as predators of invertebrates and seeds, which helps maintain healthy water bodies.

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