Aythya affinis

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Aythya_affinis
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:binomialAuthority (Eyton, 1838)
gptkbp:breedingRange gptkb:Canada
gptkb:northern_United_States
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutchSize 6–14 eggs
gptkbp:commonName lesser scaup
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Thomas_Say
gptkbp:describedYear 1838
gptkbp:diet gptkb:plant_species
seeds
aquatic invertebrates
omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Anatidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Aythya
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:lake
lakes
marshes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aythya affinis
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 21–27 days
gptkbp:IUCNStatusSystem gptkb:IUCN3.1
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 38–48 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 18 years
gptkbp:malePlumage black head, chest, and rear; white sides and belly
gptkbp:migratory true
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nestType ground nest
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anseriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:plumage brown with white patch near bill
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Aythya_affinis
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism present
gptkbp:weight 454–910 g
gptkbp:wingspan 68–78 cm
gptkbp:winteringRange gptkb:Central_America
northern South America
southern United States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aythya
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7