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Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Notes:

@ Liam two more unusual ducks with bright red beaks.
What really puzzles me is ,that we have another nature reserve near by ,but I have not seen these great amount of variations in that pond.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

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Comments (7)
p.young713
Thats great, Emma! Yes, the Mallard does seem aggressive!! Duck is considered a very good meal.
HemaShah
i think that the muscovy hybrid is supposed to be tasty. I am completely vegetarian ,will never know. Considering the hybrids,the mallard seems to be a very aggressive kind of duck1
p.young713
Yes, I noticed you had a lot of hybrids. The hybrid mallard I spotted in the fall has migrated.I went to look for him last week to see if he may have had a new mate. But he flew the coop. From what I have read, these mallards mate with all the other ducks. Over in Europe some farmers interbreed ducks to get a particular type for food sources. In the wild, Im not sure if its good, that the Mallard duck wipes out a genetic population of a endangered species?
HemaShah
@ pyoung, There is a pond in Concord and I find a lots of variety over there. Liam helps me Id them . Otherwise I would be totally lost. Have you seen my waterfowl in the birds section. I was myself surprised to find so many hybrids and variety.
p.young713
This is very pretty!! I have never seen these ducks before!!
Liam
It probably has a good source of food. Aquatic plants, aquatic animals, etc. A good habitat and environment for various waterfowl.
HemaShah
thanks a million. Male and female both together. Any reason why I see such a variety at this pond?It has a lot of algae.

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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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