lesser scaup

/ˌlɛsər skɔp/
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Definitions of lesser scaup
  1. noun
    common scaup of North America; males have purplish heads
    synonyms: Aythya affinis, lake duck, 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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