greater scaup (Meaning)
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greater scaup (n)
large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male
Synonyms & Antonyms of greater scaup
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greater scaup Sentence Examples
- Greater scaup are large diving ducks commonly found in North American waters.
- Their distinctive call, a two-syllable whistle, is a familiar sound near water bodies.
- Greater scaup have mottled brown feathers that blend well with their wetland habitats.
- These ducks primarily feed on aquatic plants and small invertebrates.
- Wintering greater scaup tend to form large flocks that can number in the hundreds or even thousands.
- The greater scaup is a social species often observed in groups or loose aggregations.
- Their breeding grounds extend across the northern regions of North America.
- Greater scaup face threats such as habitat loss and hunting pressure.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting their breeding and wintering areas.
- The greater scaup's population numbers have been declining in recent decades due to various factors.
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large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male
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Greater scaup are large diving ducks commonly found in North American waters.
Their distinctive call, a two-syllable whistle, is a familiar sound near water bodies.
Greater scaup have mottled brown feathers that blend well with their wetland habitats.
These ducks primarily feed on aquatic plants and small invertebrates.
