Scaup (Noun)
Meaning
Diving ducks of North America having a bluish-grey bill.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lesser scaup is a common migrant through the region, often seen in large flocks on lakes and reservoirs.
- Greater scaup are known to congregate in large numbers on coastal waters during the winter months.
- The scaup's distinctive bluish-grey bill is a key identification feature for birders.
- In the spring, scaup can be seen diving in the shallow waters of wetlands, searching for aquatic plants and invertebrates.
- Scaup are social birds and are often found in large groups, sometimes numbering in the thousands.