Scaup | 2027 |

They are highly social and form huge flocks on the water called "rafts," which can sometimes number in the thousands.

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. They are highly social and form huge flocks

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: Other Noteworthy Features: These birds are incredibly fast

These birds are incredibly fast in the air, capable of reaching flight speeds of approximately 75 mph (121 km/h) . pale blue-gray bills.

Both Greater and Lesser Scaup are famously known as "bluebills" because of their distinctive, pale blue-gray bills.