Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)
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About Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks
The common merganser or goosander is a large sea duck of rivers and lakes in forested areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. The common merganser eats mainly fish. It nests in holes in trees. The name "common merganser" is used in North America, while "goosander" is used in Eurasia.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2007-03-26
Golden Gate Park - Lloyd Lake, United States of AmericaOne female from the rare bird alert. -
2008-08-05
Lake Teletskoye, RussiaJuveniles in a raft. -
2009-08-15
Big River, United States of America -
2010-05-27
Kenai Peninsula, United States of America -
2012-05-20
Pyramid Lake, United States of America -
2012-06-04
Grayling, United States of America -
2013-02-16
Namieri National Park, India -
2013-03-04
John Heinz NWR at Tinicum (IBA), United States of America -
2015-04-25
Jenner, United States of America -
2018-05-20
Jenner, United States of America -
2020-05-31
Capay Valley, United States of America -
2020-07-11
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, United States of America -
2020-07-21
Rogue River, United States of America -
2021-06-09
Yosemite National Park, United States of America -
2023-01-08
Crissy Field, United States of America -
2023-09-15
Yosemite National Park, United States of America -
2024-02-18
Kushiro Marsh, Japan -
2024-02-18
Akan-Mashu National Park, Japan -
2024-02-19
Notsuke Peninsula, Japan -
2024-02-28
Kyoto - Kamo River, Japan -
2024-05-25
Keuka Lake, United States of America -
2025-03-14
Portland Islands, United States of America -
2025-05-29
Banff National Park - Cave and Basin Marsh, Canada
