Mergus Serrator Collection

Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship display to female in background (left), Aurora, New York, USA, April

Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female)
986448 Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female), 1770-1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mergus Serrator)

Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) drake stretching wings, Den Oever, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Red-breasted Merganser juvenile, Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Mergansers in flight, Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser in flight, Mergus serrator

Female Red-breasted Merganser with fish, Mergus serrator, Italy

Pair of Red-breasted Mergansers, Mergus serrator, Finland

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Red-breasted Merganser male. Date:

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Red-breasted Merganser female. Date:

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator pair in harbour Hokkaido Japan

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator), adult female diving duck

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Red-breasted Merganser male. Date:

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Red-breasted Merganser male. Date:

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Red-breasted Merganser male. Date:

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Red-breasted Merganser female. Date:

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RARE WINTER BIRDS RECENTLY SHOT IN YORKSHIRE; 1. BLACK THROATED DIVER (Colymbus arcticus), 2. PINK FOOTED GOOSE (Anser phoenicopus), 3. WAXEN CHATTERER (Ampelis garrulus), 4

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Red-breasted Merganser Preening

Red-breasted Merganser Pair

Red-breasted Merganser -Mergus serrator-

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Red-breasted Merganser feeding on green crab March. Connecticut, USA. Date:

Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) with two chicks, Iceland, Polar Regions

Red-breasted merganser washing. Red-breasted mergansers (Mergus serrator) dive and swim underwater. They mainly eat small fish, but also aquatic insects, crustaceans, and frogs

Red-breasted merganser, 19th century C013 / 6295
Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator). Plate 8 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator male in harbour Hokkaido Japan

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator female in harbour Hokkaido Japan

Red-breasted Merganser - female in flight - winter - February at Barnegat Light - NJ - USA
JZ-3807 Red-breasted Merganser - female in flight winter - February at Barnegat Light - NJ - USA Mergus serrator Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-breasted Merganser Drake Westport, CT, USA
JZ-1834 Red-breasted MERGANSER DUCK - male on water Westport, CT, USA Merqus serrator Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is a captivating waterbird known for its stunning courtship displays and vibrant plumage. In the foreground, a male Red-breasted Merganser steals the show as he performs an elaborate courtship dance to woo his potential mate. The female, also known as Foemina, gracefully observes his impressive display. This species has been admired by artists throughout history, with George James Rankin capturing its beauty in a c1910 artwork titled "Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor. " The painting showcases the intricate details of this magnificent bird's feathers and features. In another breathtaking photograph captured in Den Oever, Noord-Holland, we witness a drake Red-breasted Merganser stretching its wings against a picturesque backdrop. Its elegant pose highlights the grace and agility of these birds in their natural habitat. These avian wonders can be found all around the world, including Hokkaido Japan's harbors where pairs of Red-breasted Mergansers gather together. Their synchronized movements create a mesmerizing sight that leaves onlookers in awe. As juveniles grow into adulthood, they undergo remarkable transformations. A snapshot captures one such juvenile Red-breasted Merganser displaying hints of its future striking appearance while still retaining some youthful characteristics. Flight is another aspect that showcases their majestic nature. Whether it's multiple individuals soaring through the sky or an individual gliding effortlessly above water surfaces, these birds exhibit remarkable aerial prowess. Not only are they skilled flyers but also adept hunters. A female Red-breasted Merganser proudly displays her catch—a fish—demonstrating both her hunting abilities and providing sustenance for herself or her offspring. From Finland to Italy and beyond, these enchanting creatures continue to captivate observers worldwide.