Greater Scaup

Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.

Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.

This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.

Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.

Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.

Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.

Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.

Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.