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Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

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47.3202, -122.229

Field Notes

Description:

I think these are a mating pair of ducks.

Habitat:

The Green River in a wooded area near the suburbs.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Merganser or Goosander

Mergus merganser
triggsturner
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Comments (2)
Jellis
Last two shows the male
Jellis
I agree this is a female Common Merganser.

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2016

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