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Common merganser
54.0
Mergus merganser
Scientific Name:
Family:
Diver Duck
Sub Family:
Merganser
WingSpan:
78–100 cm
Weight:
1.1–2.1 kg
Length:
58–72 cm
Conservation Status
Sub-Species:
3
Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia
Region:
Hunting Prognosis:
Yes
2 subspecies, Asian, Eropean and North American. Gooseander as it is known in europe is a large fish eatiing bird. Usually found on fresh water rivers and streams, but is prominent on some salt water in the colder regions of it range
Countries
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