Scaup Collection

DDE-90027952
Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Long-tailed duck, redhead and lesser scaup
Long-tailed duck, Clangula hyemalis 1, redhead, Aythya americana 2, and lesser scaup, Aythya affinis 3. Old-squaw, redhead and lesser scaup-duck

Red-breasted nuthatch and purple martin
Red-breasted nuthatch, Sitta canadensis, male 1, and purple martin, Progne subis, male 2, and female 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry

Greater scaup duck, Aythya marila, female (White-faced duck, Anas fraenata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Scaup (colour litho)
1630959 Scaup (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd 1958); Scottish

Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho)
3708947 Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) pub

Scaup Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Lesser Scaup Drake

Scaup Aythya marila male Norfolk winter

Picture No. 11993367
New Zealand Scaup - A female with ducklings - Western Springs - Auckland - New Zealand. Date:

Picture No. 11993368
New Zealand Scaup - male - At Western Springs - Auckland - New Zealand. Date:

Picture No. 11993272
Scaup - Male - Lancashire - UK Date:

Picture No. 11993271
Scaup - Female - Lancashire - UK Date:

USA, California, Coronado. Lesser scaup drake in colorful water reflections. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

AUDUBON: SCAUP. Greater Scaup, or Bluebill (Aythya marila). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Picture No. 10879773
Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) Date:

Picture No. 10883954
Greater Scaup - Drake (Aythya marila) Date:

Picture No. 10879771
Lesser Scaup - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

Picture No. 10879772
Lesser Scaup Duck - group (Aythya affinis) Date:

Picture No. 10853170
Lesser Scaup Duck - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

Picture No. 10852293
Lesser Scaup Duck - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

Picture No. 10892321
Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) Date:

Anthya marila, greater scaup
Plate 229 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Aythya novaeseelandiae, New Zealand scaup
Ff. 79. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Anas atricilla and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Scaup Duck - male
LB-10702 Scaup Duck - male Aytha marila Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal - on the water - Groynes Picnic area - Christchurch - New Zealand
DH-4720 New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal - on the water Groynes Picnic area - Christchurch - New Zealand Aythya novaeseelandiae Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Scaup Duck - female (left) & male
KF-9529 Greater Scaup - male and female pair Aythya marila mariloides Kenneth W Fink contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Male Scaup at a pond in Reykjavik, Iceland

Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) adult male, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)
Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) adult male, swimming, Slimbridge W.W.T. (captive)

Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) adult female, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)
Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) adult female, swimming, Slimbridge W.W.T. (captive)

Lesser Scaup - female
KF-678 Lesser Scaup - female Aythya affinis Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Scaup - Tehidy Park - Cornwall - UK
DAC-191 Greater Scaup Tehidy Park - Cornwall - UK Aythya marila David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scaup Aythya marila female winter Hokkaido Japan - diving sequence

Greater Scaup male in February breeding plumage. Connecticut USA
JZ-3729 Greater Scaup male in February breeding plumage Connecticut USA. Aythya marila Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Scaup - female in February breeding plumage. Connecticut USA
JZ-3731 Greater Scaup - female in February breeding plumage. Connecticut USA. Aythya marila Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lesser Scaup
JZ-2591 Lesser Scaup USA Aythya affinis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scaup. Femelle
WAT-10586 Scaup - Female Somme - France Aythya marila M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

New Zealand Scaup swimming in freshwater lake Lake Rotoaria, Tongariro, North Island, New Zealand
SAS-667 New Zealand Scaup - swimming in freshwater lake Lake Rotoaria, Tongariro, North Island, New Zealand Aythya novaeseelandiae Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal. Male at The Groynes near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
DH-4022 New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal. Male at The Groynes near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. Inhabits freshwater lakes

New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal Male Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand
DH-3024 New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal - Male Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. Aythya novaeseelandiae Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal Female Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand
DH-3023 New Zealand Scaup / Black Teal - Female Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. Aythya novaeseelandiae Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Scaup: A Fascinating Waterfowl Species DDE-90027952, also known as the scaup, is a captivating waterfowl species that belongs to the diving duck family, and is often confused with other similar-looking ducks such as the long-tailed duck, redhead, and lesser scaup due to their resemblance in appearance. The male greater scaup duck, scientifically known as Aythya marila, showcases an exquisite plumage with striking black and white patterns. Its vibrant colors make it a sight to behold among its feathered counterparts. On the other hand, the female greater scaup possesses more subdued tones but still exudes elegance in her own right. One cannot help but admire these birds' ability to dive underwater for extended periods of time while searching for food. Their exceptional diving skills enable them to capture small fish and aquatic invertebrates effortlessly. This unique characteristic sets them apart from other waterfowl species. In addition to their remarkable features, scaups have been depicted in various forms of art throughout history. From color lithographs showcasing their beauty to illustrations found in books like "Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck" published by Book Club Associates in 1972 - these artistic representations highlight their significance and allure. Interestingly enough, even though they are primarily associated with bodies of water such as lakes and ponds where they spend most of their time swimming gracefully along the surface or diving below it; some sightings have occurred outside these habitats too. Red-breasted nuthatches and purple martins have been observed interacting with scaups on occasion - creating unexpected yet delightful moments between different bird species. Whether you come across a picture capturing a lesser scaup drake or stumble upon one labeled DDE-90027952 during your research endeavors; each glimpse into this enchanting creature's world will leave you captivated by its charm. So next time you spot a beautiful waterfowl bird, take a moment to appreciate the scaup's unique qualities.