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Michael Todd | all galleries >> Birds: non-passerines >> Waterfowl >> Lesser Scaup > Lesser Scaup
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3/15/04 Michael Todd

Lesser Scaup

Reelfoot Lake, TN

This female is showing the classic Lesser profile with a distinct peak of a high rear crown. This shape can be varied much, so that an actively diving Lesser can have much the shape of a Greater. A Greater on the other hand, can't match the peaked look of a Lesser. Also notice the relatively thin bill. It's not diagnostic, but female Greaters a more prone to show a light spot on the ear coverts.

Nikon Coolpix 4500 ,Pentax PF-80ED

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