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GOOSANDER
(mergus merganser) .
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a.k.a. COMMON MERGANSER.

Image: John Gould
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Length: 58-66cm Wingspan: 82-97cm Weight: 1.3-2.1 (m); 0.9-1.7kg (f)
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Generally silent.
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Streams, rivers, lakes, lochs, gravel pits, reservoirs and sheltered estuaries.
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Widespread Rarely numerous Green List
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66x46mm |
N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.
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Season: Mar-Jul |
9 years
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Breeding: 2600 pairs Winter: 8900
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