What is another word for aythya?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪθɪə] (IPA) 
Aythya refers to a genus of diving ducks commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The word itself has no direct synonyms. However, there are several related words that may describe the aythya species or their behavior, such as diving ducks, pochards, scaups, and goldeneyes. Diving ducks are characterized by their ability to dive underwater to feed on fish and other aquatic creatures. Pochards and scaups are specific types of diving ducks within the aythya genus, while goldeneyes are a related species. These terms can be used interchangeably in describing this family of ducks and their distinctive diving behavior.
