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Red-Breasted Merganser |
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The Red-Breasted Merganser is a large, slim diving duck, that specializes in catching fish. They are seen around here on the Hudson River only during their migrations. high-res
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They have bright red eyes and the typical Merganser beak, long and narrow, with serrations to hold on to slippery fish. This one is a male. high-res
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The male Red-Breasted Merganser has a row of feathers on the side used for mating displays, they are white with squiggly marks. high-res
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This is a female Red-Breasted Merganser. She has the bright-red eyes, red Merganser beak, and the bright red legs and feet. high-res
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A close-up of the female Red-Breasted Merganser's beak, notice the serrations on the edge, perfect for catching fish. Both male and female have this. high-res
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This male Red-Breasted Merganser is doing his mating display. The females are impressed by this sort of thing. high-res
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The mating display includes lifting his head high with mouth wide open, and the front of his body dipped into the water. high-res |
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