Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

RBME

Code 6

MERSER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked Seabird
Eye Color: Deep red.
Head Pattern: Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Black with green gloss.
Forehead Color: Black with green gloss.
Nape Color: Black with green gloss.
Throat Color: Black with green gloss and white.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 41-66 cm (16-26 in)
Weight: 1134 g (40 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black and gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 79-89 cm (31-35 in)
Wing Shape: Long-Wings, Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Red

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