Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

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.

Scientific name

Mergus merganser

Family

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Green