Aythya affinis

Definitions of Aythya affinis
  1. noun
    common scaup of North America; males have purplish heads
    synonyms: lake duck, lesser scaup, lesser scaup duck
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    type of:
    bluebill, broadbill, scaup, scaup duck
    diving ducks of North America having a bluish-grey bill
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