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Scaly-sided Merganser

Mergus squamatus

Endangered

翼展

51.2 cm

体重

1145.8 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

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中华秋沙鸭是东亚特有的濒危秋沙鸭，繁殖于中国东北和俄罗斯远东地区，越冬于中国中南部和朝鲜半岛。雄鸟头部深绿色有冠羽，体侧具黑色鳞状斑纹，腿橙色。由于森林砍伐、河流污染和猎捕，被列为濒危物种，估计野生数量约1000至2500只。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	51.2 cm	20.2 in
体重	1145.8 g	40.42 oz

识别

羽毛

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

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Endangered

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31-35 days. Fledging: 56 days.

产卵数

4-14

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
科	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Mergus
物种	Mergus squamatus

Distribution

Scaly-sided Merganser has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

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常见问题

What does the Scaly-sided Merganser eat?

Dives for fish in fast-flowing East Asian rivers. Endangered; highly piscivorous with serrated bill adapted for catching slippery fish.

Where does the Scaly-sided Merganser live?

Breeds in southern Russia, northern China, and the Russian Far East. Winters in southern China and Korea. Found on fast-flowing forested rivers.

Is the Scaly-sided Merganser endangered?

The Scaly-sided Merganser has a conservation status of Endangered.

How does the Scaly-sided Merganser nest?

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31-35 days. Fledging: 56 days.

What does the Scaly-sided Merganser sound like?

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.

How big is the Scaly-sided Merganser?

The Scaly-sided Merganser has a wingspan of 51.2 cm, weight of 1145.8 g.

What order and family does the Scaly-sided Merganser belong to?

The Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.