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Common Merganser
Mergus merganser

Common Mergansers are diving fish eaters that breed in forested regions of the state. During the breeding season (October- July) males can be distinguished from females by their green iridescent head.

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Onondaga

Specimen #203

Date: July 28, 2011
Location: Manlius, NY
Notes: Appears to be male in non-breeding plumage.
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