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aythya marila (n)
large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male
aythya marila Sentence Examples
- Aythya marila, commonly known as the Greater Scaup, is a diving duck species found in North America and Eurasia.
- Aythya marila breeds in the boreal forests of North America and Eurasia, nesting near bodies of water.
- Female Aythya marila lay clutches of 6-12 eggs and incubate them for around 25 days.
- Aythya marila chicks are precocial, meaning they hatch fully covered in feathers and can feed themselves.
- Aythya marila feed primarily on aquatic vegetation and small aquatic invertebrates.
- Aythya marila typically winter in large flocks along coastal areas and large lakes.
- The population of Aythya marila has declined in recent decades due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Aythya marila is legally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the United States and Canada.
- Aythya marila is a popular target for waterfowl hunters, particularly in areas where they congregate during migration.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore Aythya marila populations and their habitats.
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large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male
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Aythya marila, commonly known as the Greater Scaup, is a diving duck species found in North America and Eurasia.
Aythya marila breeds in the boreal forests of North America and Eurasia, nesting near bodies of water.
Female Aythya marila lay clutches of 6-12 eggs and incubate them for around 25 days.
Aythya marila chicks are precocial, meaning they hatch fully covered in feathers and can feed themselves.
