In wetlands filled with tiny crustaceans (amphipods), Lesser Scaup often perform what looks like underwater somersaults to pick off the tiny creatures that get caught in their belly feathers.
One of the most interesting features of scaup —specifically the —is the "eager" behavior of their chicks. Unlike many other ducks, Lesser Scaup chicks are incredibly precocious: as soon as their downy feathers dry after hatching, they immediately jump into the water and start testing their diving skills. In wetlands filled with tiny crustaceans (amphipods), Lesser
They are highly social and form huge flocks on the water called "rafts," which can sometimes number in the thousands. They are highly social and form huge flocks
These birds are incredibly fast in the air, capable of reaching flight speeds of approximately 75 mph (121 km/h) . Other Noteworthy Features: Both Greater and Lesser Scaup
Because they are so small and fluffy, they are naturally buoyant and often pop back up to the surface like a cork after just a few seconds, unable to stay submerged for long. Other Noteworthy Features:
Both Greater and Lesser Scaup are famously known as "bluebills" because of their distinctive, pale blue-gray bills.