Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) - Flying

About Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks

The common merganser or goosander is a large sea duck of rivers and lakes in forested areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. The common merganser eats mainly fish. It nests in holes in trees. The name "common merganser" is used in North America, while "goosander" is used in Eurasia.

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

2007-03-26

Golden Gate Park - Lloyd Lake, United States of America

One female from the rare bird alert.
2008-08-05

Lake Teletskoye, Russia

Juveniles in a raft.
2009-08-15

Big River, United States of America
2010-05-27

Kenai Peninsula, United States of America
2012-05-20

Pyramid Lake, United States of America
2012-06-04

Grayling, United States of America
2013-02-16

Namieri National Park, India
2013-03-04

John Heinz NWR at Tinicum (IBA), United States of America
2015-04-25

Jenner, United States of America
2018-05-20

Jenner, United States of America
2020-05-31

Capay Valley, United States of America
2020-07-11

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, United States of America
2020-07-21

Rogue River, United States of America
2021-06-09

Yosemite National Park, United States of America
2023-01-08

Crissy Field, United States of America
2023-09-15

Yosemite National Park, United States of America
2024-02-18

Kushiro Marsh, Japan
2024-02-18

Akan-Mashu National Park, Japan
2024-02-19

Notsuke Peninsula, Japan
2024-02-28

Kyoto - Kamo River, Japan
2024-05-25

Keuka Lake, United States of America
2025-03-14

Portland Islands, United States of America
2025-05-29

Banff National Park - Cave and Basin Marsh, Canada