Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), Sedona Wetlands, Yavapai County

This Greater Scaup was found by Sam Hough on 30 December 2019 and photographed by him on 01 January 2020

Greater Scaup is a casual transient and winter visitor away from the Lower Colorado River where it is regular in good numbers in the winter.

Broad, smooth rounded head, lacked peaked crown of Lesser Scaup, also a relatively broader bill.

01 January 2020, photo by Sam Hough

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