Common Merganser Collection

Mergus merganser, goosander
Plate 331 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Common Merganser duck in water

Extinct great auk, Pinguinus impennis e, emperor penguin g, Aptenodytes forsteri g, great crested grebe b
FLO5000188 Extinct great auk, Pinguinus impennis e, emperor penguin g, Aptenodytes forsteri g, great crested grebe b, Podiceps cristatus, Atlantic puffin f, Fratercula arctica, black guillemot d

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) chick on Lake Mindemoya near West Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) female with young on back and around her, Germany, April

Common mergansers (Mergus merganser) family, female swimming with seventeen ducklings, some of which are riding on her back, Lansing, New York, USA, June

Goosander (Mergus merganser) chick hunting mayfly, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Large Merganser (colour litho)
3121010 Large 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)

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) female with ducklings, in threat posture at the approach of a second female, Lansing, New York, USA

Goosander Merganser Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) male taking off from water, New York, USA, April

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser americanus) male, New York, USA

Flying, migrating male Goosander, Netherlands

Flying, migrating female Goosander, Netherlands

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) female, Den Oever, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) chick, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) pair, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Goosander or Common Merganser -Mergus merganser-, female adult with chicks, one day, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Goosander or Common Merganser chicks -Mergus merganser-, one day, between marsh marigold flowers, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Goosander (Mergus merganser) also called common merganser with chicks. Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Hooded merganser bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Merganser or goosander (Mergus merganser)
Illustration of a common merganser or goosander (Mergus merganser)

Common Merganser swimming in water with reflection in it

Red-breasted Merganser -Mergus serrator-

Goosander -Mergus merganser-, male swimming in the habitat, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Goosander -Mergus merganser-, female standing on a stone, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

USA, Lake Sammamish, Washington. Female Common Merganser with chick on back

Common merganser with newborn chicks in Whitefish Lake, Montana, USA

Common merganser with newborn chicks hitching a ride on mothers back in Whitefish Lake, Montana, USA

Common Merganser hen with brood of chicks in Whitefish Lake in Montana

Goosander - male - winter - Cornwall - UK
DAC-625 Goosander - male - winter Cornwall - UK Mergus merganser David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Goosander - female - winter - Cornwall - UK
DAC-624 Goosander - female - winter Cornwall - UK Mergus merganser David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mergus merganser, goosander, Alcedo atthis, common kingfishe
Plate 34 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Male common merganser in flight at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, Montana, USA

USA, Washington State, Common Merganser, femaleflight, take-off

Goosander (Mergus merganser) adult female with young, swimming on river, River Urr, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, july

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The Common Merganser, scientifically known as Mergus merganser or goosander, is a stunning waterfowl species that can be found in various parts of the world. In Germany, a female they are be seen gracefully swimming with her young ones on her back and around her. It's an awe-inspiring sight to witness this family bond in action. Another remarkable scene takes place in Upper Bavaria, Germany, where a Goosander chick displays its hunting skills by capturing a mayfly. These chicks are quick learners and develop their survival instincts from an early age. A captivating color litho showcases the beauty of the Large Merganser species. Its vibrant plumage catches the eye and makes it stand out among other birds. Back to the Common Mergansers, we see another heartwarming moment as a female swims alongside seventeen adorable ducklings. The dedication of these mothers is truly admirable. In New York, USA, we catch a glimpse of male Common Mergansers taking off from the water with great agility and gracefulness. Their powerful wings allow them to soar through the skies effortlessly. Munich, Bavaria presents us with yet another charming image - Goosanders (also called common mergansers) accompanied by their fluffy chicks. This cityscape serves as a backdrop for this delightful display of nature's wonders. Finally, we encounter an American subspecies of the Common Merganser in New York state. The male exemplifies elegance with its distinct features and striking appearance against its natural habitat. Whether you call them Common Mergansers or Goosanders, these ducks never fail to captivate our hearts with their beauty and fascinating behaviors.