Female Common Merganser
Detailed Description
Common Mergansers are sometimes called sawbills, fish ducks, or goosanders. The word “merganser” comes from the Latin and translates to “plunging goose”. Similar to Goldeneye ducks, mergansers usually nest in natural tree cavities.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
U.S. Geological Survey
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