Smew - Wikipedia The smew (Mergellus albellus) is a species of duck and is the only living member of the genus Mergellus The genus is closely related to Mergus and is sometimes included in it; genetic studies have shown that it is the sister taxon to Mergus and Lophodytes [2]
Smew | Audubon Field Guide The Smew is a small merganser of northern Europe and Asia A few turn up during migration and winter in the western Aleutian Islands, Alaska Very rare elsewhere in Alaska There are scattered
Smew - eBird Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media Generally uncommon and fairly local small diving duck Frequents lakes, reservoirs, and rivers Shy, often found alone or in small groups; frequently kept in European waterfowl collections Both sexes have bushy crest
Smew - Duck Species The male smew is strikingly black and white, often described as having a “panda” or “cracked ice” pattern It has a white body with fine black lines and a black patch around the eyes
Smew - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The smew (Mergellus albellus) is a small diving duck formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus The term 'smew' has been used since the 17th century and is of uncertain origin
Smew - Mergellus albellus - Birds of the World The Smew is a small sawbilled duck found across Eurasia The male is very distinctive with its panda-like plumage, which is predominantly snow-white with areas of black, particularly throughout the dorsal areas and around the eyes
Smew - Birdfact The Smew is a small, distinctive diving duck Males are primarily white with intricate black markings, including a black eye patch and fine lines on the sides They have a crested head and a thin, serrated grey bill Females are predominantly grey with a chestnut-brown head and white cheek patch
Smew Bird Facts | Mergus Albellus The Smew is a compact diving duck with a delicate bill The male is white with a black mask and a black back, the female is grey with a reddish-brown head and white cheek In flight, it shows black and white wings It's a winter visitor in small numbers from Scandinavia and Russia
Smew Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc. - Binocular Base Distinguishing between male and female smews is quite straightforward Males are predominantly white with black markings, presenting a stark contrast, while females sport a grey plumage with a reddish-brown head