Directory of Aythya Resources

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This genus includes the Canvasback, the Redhead, the Hardhead, the Scaups, and some species of ducks and pochards.

Resources in This Category

• Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)

  http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i1470id.html
  Provides photos, identification tips, abundance maps, and a taxonomy chart for this species.

• Canvasback: Aythya valisineria

  https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/659/articles/introduction
  Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.

• Greater Scaup: Aythya marila

  https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/650/articles/introduction
  Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.

• Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)

  http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/birds/lesserscaup.html
  Photograph plus facts about the physical traits, reproduction, and habitat of this bird.

• Lesser Scaup: Aythya affinis

  https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/338/articles/introduction
  Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.

• Redhead (Aythya americana)

  http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/birds/speciesacc/accounts/ducks/america/account.htm
  Facts about this species' reproduction, ecology, and behavior. Includes a photo, sound file, and range map.

• Redhead: Aythya americana

  https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/695/articles/introduction
  Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.

• Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

  http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i1500id.html
  Identification tips, range maps, taxonomy chart, and life history. Includes photos.

• Ring-necked Duck: Aythya collaris

  https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/329/articles/introduction
  Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.

• The Lesser Scaup

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/bauer_arie/
  Student project on Aythya affinis with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

 

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