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Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
46,7 cm
Berat
1058,3333333333333 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

A medium-sized fish-eating duck (~1.1 kg) in family Anatidae, males with a ragged double crest, green head, and rufous breast band. Breeds near freshwater and coastal habitats across the Northern Hemisphere; winters in estuaries and coastal seas. Dives in pursuit of fish and invertebrates. Least Concern; one of the fastest flying ducks, reaching 100 km/h.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 46,7 cm 18.4 in
Berat 1058,3333333333333 g 37.33 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male has dark green shaggy double crest, speckled chestnut breast band, white collar, and grey flanks; red bill. Female has rufous-brown head with ragged crest blending gradually into grey neck without sharp contrast.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Circumpolar breeder in boreal and Arctic zones. Winters on coasts and large water bodies south to the Mediterranean and southern Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for small fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates in coastal and freshwater habitats. Pursues fish cooperatively in groups.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC,CP. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 59-69 days.

Ukuran Sarang

6-14

Suara

Kicauan

Male produces a harsh, rasping series of notes; female gives a rough, guttural grunting. The harsh, rattling call is louder than Goosander; pairs and flocks create a rasping coastal cacophony.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Mergus
Spesies Mergus serrator

Distribution

Red-breasted Merganser has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Red-breasted Merganser eat?
Dives for small fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates in coastal and freshwater habitats. Pursues fish cooperatively in groups.
Where does the Red-breasted Merganser live?
Circumpolar breeder in boreal and Arctic zones. Winters on coasts and large water bodies south to the Mediterranean and southern Asia.
Is the Red-breasted Merganser endangered?
The Red-breasted Merganser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-breasted Merganser nest?
Nest type: SC,CP. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 59-69 days.
What does the Red-breasted Merganser sound like?
Male produces a harsh, rasping series of notes; female gives a rough, guttural grunting. The harsh, rattling call is louder than Goosander; pairs and flocks create a rasping coastal cacophony.
How big is the Red-breasted Merganser?
The Red-breasted Merganser has a wingspan of 46.7 cm, weight of 1058.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Red-breasted Merganser belong to?
The Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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