Mergus - Wikipedia Mergus is the genus of the typical mergansers ( mɜːrˈɡænsərz mur-GAN-sərz), [1] fish-eating ducks in the subfamily Anatinae The genus name is a Latin word used by Pliny the Elder and other Roman authors to refer to an unspecified waterbird [2][3]
Common Merganser Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . . Common Merganser Common Merganser by Ray Hennessy Ducks Common Merganser Mergus merganser ORDER: Anseriformes FAMILY: Anatidae Habitat Lakes and Ponds Food Fish Nesting Cavity Behavior Surface Dive Conservation Low Concern
Common Merganser | Audubon Field Guide This fish-eating duck is the typical merganser of freshwater lakes Its flocks are usually small, but these may combine into big concentrations sometimes at large reservoirs Common Mergansers living
Mergus | Ask A Biologist Read more Wintering in small groups on deep rivers, lakes, ponds and occasionally in coastal bays, this deep-diving species uses the saw-toothed edges of its bill to catch and hold on to fish During the summer they move to forested and mountainous lakes to nest high in tree cavities or rarely in rock crevices and holes in dirt banks The nest is lined with vegetation, moss and feathers
Merganser Bird Facts - Mergus merganser - A-Z Animals Mergus is the genus of fish-eating ducks, and the name “ merganser ” comes from the Latin words “ mergus ” (diver) and “ anser ” (goose), referring to its diving habits and goose-like appearance ”
Common Merganser - eBird Large duck with a sleek body and thin red bill Breeding males have a dark green head and mostly white body with peachy blush on underparts Females and immature males have rusty brown head and gray bodies with a cleanly demarcated white throat Feeds in rivers, lakes, and large ponds by diving to catch fish Hardy in winter, often staying as far north as open water permits
Merganser | Diving Duck, Sea Duck, Fish Eater | Britannica merganser, any of several species of Mergus, long-bodied, more or less crested diving ducks; though essentially freshwater birds, they are classified with scoters and goldeneyes in the sea duck tribe, Mergini (family Anatidae, order Anseriformes)
Merganser: The Elegant and Resourceful Waterfowl Belonging to the family Anatidae and the genus Mergus, these birds are often referred to as “sawbills” due to their serrated beaks, which are perfectly adapted for catching and holding slippery fish
Common merganser - Wikipedia The common merganser or goosander (Mergus merganser) is a large sea duck of rivers and lakes in forested areas of Europe, Asia, and North America The common merganser eats mainly fish