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Aythya marila |
July: Egg incubation. Females incubate the eggs while males guard the territory.
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16 October, 2024
Poses no danger. Cautious waterfowl. Greater scaup hunting popular among waterfowl hunters. Meat valued for delicate taste and aroma. Feathers used in handicrafts.
Inhabits fresh and brackish water bodies of northern hemisphere. Mostly active during morning and evening. Feeds on aquatic plants, mollusks, and small fish.
Hunting with decoy ducks on large water bodies Use of calls and nets Shooting from boat or blind near shore at dawn and dusk
Choose concealed spots with good visibility. Hunting effective in low wind and calm water. Use calls to attract flocks.
Quick meat processing to preserve quality. Feathers suitable for crafts and decorations. Small carcass requires careful dressing. Meat is edible but requires special processing to remove fishy taste.
Breast: Frying, roasting
Thigh: Braising, frying
Thigh: Braising, frying
Herb-Roasted Greater Scaup (Roasting)
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
1. Rub the bird with salt, pepper, and herbs.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1 hour.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1 hour.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.
Braised Greater Scaup with Onions (Braising)
Meat becomes tender and juicy
Meat becomes tender and juicy
1. Brown meat with onions.
2. Add spices and some broth.
3. Braise under lid for 1 hour.
2. Add spices and some broth.
3. Braise under lid for 1 hour.