Mergus serrator

Middle Merganser / Småskrake / Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

Illustration of the animal Mergus serrator in its natural habitat

Illustration: Mergus serrator

- Plumage: Male features a dark glossy green head, broad white neck collar, cinnamon-red breast mottled black, black back, white sides with fine black barring. - Beak: Long, narrow, bright coral-red bill with serrated edges ("sawbill") and a hooked dark tip. - Body build: Slender, low-slung diving duck adapted for fast underwater pursuit of small fish. - Distinctive details: Shaggy double-pointed crest at back of head, vivid red irises, intense orange-red webbed feet.

This species is an important part of the ecosystems in Västerbotten.

Facts & Characteristics

  • Scientific Name: Mergus serrator
  • Category / Order: Vögel (Aves)
  • Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
  • Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden

Questions & Answers (FAQ)

What is Mergus serrator?

Mergus serrator (Mittelsäger) is a species found in Lapland.

Where does this species live?

It inhabits typical habitats in the Scandinavian north.

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