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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Smew
Mergellus albellus
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
Smew
Code 6
MERALB
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Brown to red-brown.
Head pattern:
Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
White
Forehead Color:
White
Nape Color:
White with black markings.
Throat Color:
White
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
37-43 cm (14.5-17 in)
Weight:
635 g (22.4 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
White
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black and white.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
61-66 cm (24-26 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid with white edging.
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X