Scaly-sided Merganser
Mergus squamatus
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A medium-large merganser (~1.1 kg) in family Anatidae, distinguished by scaly flank patterning and a shaggy crest. Breeds along fast, clear rivers in old-growth forests of far eastern Russia and China; winters in rivers of East and Southeast Asia. Feeds on fish. Endangered due to deforestation, river pollution, and human disturbance of nesting sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 51,2 cm | 20.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1145,8 g | 40.42 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male has iridescent dark green head with long flat crest, white body with distinctive black scaly pattern on flanks, and black back with white patches. Female has brownish-red crested head and grey body with similar scaly flank pattern.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Breeds in southern Russia, northern China, and the Russian Far East. Winters in southern China and Korea. Found on fast-flowing forested rivers.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for fish in fast-flowing East Asian rivers. Endangered; highly piscivorous with serrated bill adapted for catching slippery fish.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31-35 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Số Trứng
4-14
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Male gives a quiet, low grunting call; female produces a guttural, croaking series. Endangered; calls are poorly known; similar to Red-breasted Merganser but quieter in Manchurian forest rivers.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Họ | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Mergus |
| Loài | Mergus squamatus |
Distribution
Scaly-sided Merganser has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family