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Lesser Scaup - Aythya affinis

Photo: Rick Leche; Adult; Male; Breeding;
Song: Male gives sneezy, whistled "whee-ooo", with emphasis on last syllable. Agitated call of female an insistent, rattling "gr-r-r-r-r-r". Probably indistinguishable from both Greater Scaup and Ring-necked Duck.
Sound: Lang Elliott; 1993 Apr 20; USA, Nebraska; Adult; Male; Primary Sound; Courtship display;

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