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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
RBME
Code 6
MERSER
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Hooked Seabird
Eye Color:
Deep red
Head pattern:
Plain, 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
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BODY
Length Range:
41-66 cm (16-26 in)
Weight:
1349 g (47.61 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X