Red Breasted Merganser Collection

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXXVI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXXVI, c. 1575/1580

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

Red-breasted merganser diving Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Red-breasted Merganser (colour litho)
3121013 Red-breasted Merganser (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Red-breasted Merganser (colour litho)
3121012 Red-breasted Merganser (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Red breasted Merganser
LLM338705 Red breasted Merganser by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red breasted Merganser. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R)

Common Eider Duck, 1864 (colour litho)
999037 Common Eider Duck, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Different kinds of waterbirds (coloured engraving)
997576 Different kinds of waterbirds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Mergansers, on Loch Maree, 1905 (watercolour heightened with bodycolour)
659879 Mergansers, on Loch Maree, 1905 (watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 38x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mergansers, on Loch Maree)

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 (colour litho)
1630968 Red Breasted Merganser (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd 1958)

Red-breasted Merganser, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999256 Red-breasted Merganser, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red-breasted Merganser, 1838. Creator: Robert Havell
Red-breasted Merganser, 1838

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

Red-breasted Merganser juvenile, Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser in flight, Mergus serrator

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

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator pair in harbour Hokkaido Japan

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

Source Size = 3859 x 2518
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

Red-breasted Merganser Preening

Red-breasted Merganser Pair

Red-breasted Merganser -Mergus serrator-

AUDUBON: MERGANSER. Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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, scientifically known as Mergus serrator, is a captivating waterfowl bird that never fails to mesmerize with its vibrant colors and graceful movements. In this stunning image, a male Red-breasted Merganser takes center stage as it performs an enchanting courtship display. With its striking red breast and sleek body, the male merganser stands out against the serene backdrop of the water. Its long, slender bill hints at its remarkable diving abilities, allowing it to effortlessly navigate beneath the surface in search of prey. This magnificent species has been captured in various forms of art throughout history. From detailed color lithographs to beautifully colored engravings, artists have sought to immortalize the beauty of these birds on paper. Their intricate features and unique plumage make them a favorite subject for nature enthusiasts and artists alike. Whether observed in their natural habitat or admired through artistic renderings, Red-breasted Mergansers never fail to captivate with their elegance and charm, and are often seen alongside other waterbirds like Common Eider Ducks, creating a picturesque scene on lakes such as Loch Maree. Even though both males and females possess distinct characteristics that set them apart from each other visually, they share an undeniable allure that makes them equally fascinating subjects for study or admiration. The female's more subdued appearance complements her counterpart's vibrant plumage perfectly. As we delve into the world of these mesmerizing creatures through illustrations spanning centuries by talented artists like Robert Havell, we can't help but be reminded of their timeless beauty. The Red-breasted Merganser continues to inspire awe among those fortunate enough to witness its presence – whether in person or through art – reminding us all of nature's boundless wonders.