Because they are so small and fluffy, they are naturally buoyant and often pop back up to the surface like a cork after just a few seconds, unable to stay submerged for long. Other Noteworthy Features:
They are highly social and form huge flocks on the water called "rafts," which can sometimes number in the thousands. Because they are so small and fluffy, they
Both Greater and Lesser Scaup are famously known as "bluebills" because of their distinctive, pale blue-gray bills. pale blue-gray bills.