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Red-breasted Merganser — printable fact sheet
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Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
The Red-breasted Merganser is a striking diving duck known for its slender, serrated bill and spiky crest. Males display dramatic breeding plumage with a dark green head, rusty-red breast, and white neck ring, while females have a rusty head and grayish body. Adapted for aquatic…
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- The Red-breasted Merganser has the fastest recorded level flight speed of any duck, clocked at 100 mph (160 km/h) by a pilot.
- Red-breasted Mergansers are among the fastest flying ducks, reaching speeds up to 100 km/h. Their serrated bills act like a saw, helping them grip slippery fish underwater. These birds sometimes cooperate in groups to herd fish into shallow waters for easier hunting.
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