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scaup Definition

scaup (skôp)

noun pl. scaups or scaup

any of several wild ducks of the same genus (Aythya) as the redhead, canvasback, etc.

Etymology: obs. var. of scalp, mussel bed: prob. so named from eating habits

scaup Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • male: Also present was a nice duck flock of 76 common scoters 2 velvet scoters and a lovely male scaup.
  • lesser: Lesser scaup Aythya affinis Bob's Road ( Bolivar Peninsula ) Common goldeneye Bucephala clangula GI Two birds present off the pier on 20/4.