Mergus serrator
Middle Merganser / Småskrake / Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
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.