Red-breasted Merganser

A handsome Red-breasted Merganser male relaxes for a spell while on its migration journey.

Migration and Habitat

The Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) ranges across much of the Northern Hemisphere, breeding on freshwater lakes and rivers before wintering primarily in coastal saltwater habitats and shallow marine environments. (Source: Kidadl)

Red-breasted Merganser leisurely swimming

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