Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The greater scaup, just scaup in Europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in North America, is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than the closely related lesser scaup and tufted duck. It spends the summer months breeding in Iceland, east across Scandinavia, northern Russia and Siberia, Alaska, and northern Canada. During the winter, it migrates south to the coasts of Europe, eastern Asia, and North America.
Fun Fact
Greater Scaup can dive to depths of 6 meters to feed on mollusks and other bottom-dwelling creatures in cold northern lakes and bays.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in coastal bays, estuaries, and sometimes inland lakes, such as the lakes of Central Europe and the Great Lakes.
Diet
Eat on the surface.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance