Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), Rimmy Jim Tank, Coconino County

This Greater Scaup was found and photographed by Jason Wilder on 04 November 2017 and photographed by BB Oros on 16 November 2017

While a regular and commonly observed winter resident on parts of the Colorado River in Arizona, including within Coconino County, this species is rare statewide away from the Colorado River.

This scaup has a relatively rounded head with a peak in front of the eye, causing a downward slope toward the rear, and also a wide, robust bill. In flight note that the white extends through the inner primaries.

04 November 2017, photo by Jason Wilder

16 November 2017, photo by BB Oros

 

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