Lesser Scaup Duck (Noun)
Meaning
Common scaup of North America; males have purplish heads.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lesser scaup duck is a migratory bird that can be found in large numbers on wetlands across North America.
- In the breeding season, male lesser scaup ducks have distinctive purplish heads and a broad black chest patch.
- Female lesser scaup ducks have a brown head and white patches at the base of the bill.
- During the winter months, lesser scaup ducks can be seen on the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana and Texas.
- The lesser scaup duck is one of the most abundant waterfowl species in North America, with a population estimated to be over 7 million birds.