Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis

Abundance: Very common
Season: Winter/non-breeding season
Habitat: Open water

Slide #14.26.13 - Adult male, alternate (Feb 23). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #14.26.24 - Adult male, basic molting to alternate (Nov 28). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #14.26.28 - Adult female (Feb 29). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.