Additional information
| Common Name | Common Merganser |
|---|---|
| Comments | A diving duck, it feeds primarily on fish. |
| Scientific Name | Mergus merganser |
| Habitat | Wooded lakes and rivers. |
| Size | To 27 in. (68 cm) |
Common Merganser
Told by sleek profile and long, slender bill. Male has an iridescent black-green head and white underparts. Female has a crested rufous head and a sharply defined white throat.
