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Remsen,
J.V.
1977
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Dec. 11 Furnace Creek Ranch, Inyo Co. Calif.: 1♀ - large rounded head; smoothly sloping forehead; large bill, deep base - probably the same bird which has been present 2 weeks
Dec. 26 Parker Dam, San Bernardino Co. Calif.: 15 in one flock in Colo. River ~2 mi. S of Parker Dam where found 2-3 days ago. - with 10 Lessers for comparison: larger heads and bills, heads rounded, overall body size larger, broader bill nails on males. 3 ad.♂, 12♀. One of the few records for San Bernardino Co., or Colo. River