Common Merganser
Common Merganser (<em>Mergus merganser</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A large sawbill duck with a slender red bill and spiky crest in males; an expert fish-hunter, diving after fish in rivers and lakes; nests in tree holes or nest boxes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Mergus; binomial: Mergus merganser; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 58-72cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
