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Photo of Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

The common merganser (North American) or goosander (Eurasian) (Mergus merganser) is a large seaduck 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.

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Photo credit: Tony Hisgett

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