On the 9th day of Bird-mas, we’re celebrating the Common Merganser! These striking ducks have serrations along their beaks, helping them grip and hold slippery fish. This is a perfect adaptation for life in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. You can help protect the waters and wetlands Common Mergansers depend on! By purchasing a Migratory Bird Stamp, you directly support wetland conservation and habitat protection for migratory birds across North America. Purchase one here: https://wl.donorperfect.ne

14M views · 45K reactions | 閭 Duck, duck, GO! In this video, common merganser Fabio speed-paddles across the flamingo pond at 6 miles per hour to Bird House keeper Heather Anderson. She is feeding our flock Fabio's favorite food: mealworms!  They also receive smelt and sea duck pellets as part of their daily diet. . . . #NatZooZen | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

8.9K views · 3K reactions | Merganser Moments! Enjoy some time with a pair of Common Merganser ducks. | Jack Bell Photography | Facebook

Happy #FreedomFriday! In September, we received a Common Merganser (Mergus merganser). Despite the name, he was an uncommon intake for us! The rescuer had seen this animal hanging around his domestic duck yard, not flying or eating. On the second day, he called us to figure out what to do! Wild waterfowl are very demanding to maintain! Captivity is extremely stressful for them, which taxes the immune system. We automatically start them on antifungal treatment to prevent fungal infections from ta

Common merganser babies, also known as merganser ducklings or ducklings of the common merganser (Mergus merganser), are adorable waterfowl that hatch from eggs. Here's some information about common merganser babies: Appearance: Common merganser ducklings have a distinct appearance. They are covered in soft, downy feathers that are usually grayish or brownish in color. Their heads are often striped or mottled, with a combination of dark and light colors. As they grow, their feathers will develop