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..     GOOSANDER (mergus merganser)     ..

a.k.a. COMMON MERGANSER.

Image: John Gould

Size:-

Voice:-

Habitat:-

Status:-

Egg:-

Length: 58-66cm

Wingspan: 82-97cm

Weight: 1.3-2.1 (m); 0.9-1.7kg (f)

 

Generally silent.

 

 

 

 

Streams, rivers, lakes, lochs, gravel pits, reservoirs and sheltered estuaries.

 

 

Widespread

Rarely numerous

Green List

 

66x46mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

No.:-

Incubation:-

Fledging:-

8-11

30-32 days

60-70 days

Season: Mar-Jul

9 years

 

 

Breeding: 2600 pairs

Winter: 8900

 

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