Lesser Scaup

John Ennis photographed these Lesser Scaup on 27 Feb 2007 at Cherry Branch Ferry, NC. Field marks for making the tricky separation from Greater Scaup are nicely illustrated: white speculum contrasting with gray primaries, purple head sheen, and angular head shape.

Lesser Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Lesser Scaup
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