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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
COME
Code 6
MERMER
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Hooked Seabird
Eye Color:
Dark brown.
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.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
56-69 cm (22-27 in)
Weight:
1723 g (60.8 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
White, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats., Bill, head, body, and tail held in a straight line.
Wingspan Range:
79-94 cm (31-37 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Gray
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Red-orange
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X