Mergus 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

Mergellus albellus, smew
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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

Red-breasted merganser or goosander, Mergus serrator. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4640740 Red-breasted merganser or goosander, Mergus serrator. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Hooded merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus. (Round crested duck, Mergus cucullatus)
FLO4640009 Hooded merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus. (Round crested duck, Mergus cucullatus) Illustration copied from George Edwards

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

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

DDE-90039600
USA, Lake Sammamish, Washington. Female Common Merganser with chick on back. Date: 29/11/2010

Extinct greak auk, puffin and emperor penguin
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

Harpy eagle, Brazilian merganser, Harpalus
Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja 3, Brazilian merganser, Mergus octosetaceus, critically endangered 4, Harpalus beetle 1, and harp snail, Harpa major 2. Harpale, harpe, harpie, harle

Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving)
1611957 Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire)

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016783 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand Merganser (young and adult)
New Zealand Merganser, Mergus australis (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 53 Date: 1888

Smew (female), Mergus albellus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Red-breasted merganser (female), Mergus serrator.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Goosander, Mergus merganser.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

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

Smew, or White Nun, by John James Audubon
Smew, or White Nun, Mergus Albellus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Picture No. 10890432
Red-breaster Merganser - adult male preening and washing, in eclipse plumage, winter. (Mergus serrator) Date:

Picture No. 10893925
Goosander - male in flight (Mergus merganser) Date:

Picture No. 10893924
Goosander - two males in flight over partially frozen river (Mergus merganser) Date:

Picture No. 10898126
Red-breasted Merganser - female with chicks (Mergus serrator) Date:

Picture No. 10898125
Red-breasted Merganser - female with chicks (Mergus serrator) Date:

Group of Red Breasted Mergansers male and females swimming by sea shore

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) adult male, with crest raised, swimming (captive)

Red-breasted Merganser
A fine Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) - a diving duck. Illustration on a Russian postcard Date: circa 1910s

Morris / Duck / Goosander
(Mergus merganser) The largest of the British saw-bills. Date: 1851

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) adult male, swimming, U. S. A
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) adult male, swimming, U.S.A

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

Common / American Merganser - in Europe known as Goosander
JZ-1937 Common / American Merganser - in Europe known as Goosander Mergus merganser Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Mergus: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl" Dive into the enchanting world of Mergus, a diverse genus of water birds that captivate with their striking appearances and intriguing behaviors. Among them is the Mergus merganser, commonly known as the goosander, boasting a vibrant plumage that catches the eye. Equally mesmerizing is its cousin, the Mergellus albellus or smew, with its elegant black and white feathers. In Germany's serene landscapes, witness heartwarming scenes like a female Common merganser surrounded by her young ducklings as they ride on her back. The Red-breasted Mergansers steal the spotlight during courtship rituals where males showcase their finest displays to impress potential mates. A true testament to maternal dedication can be observed in another snapshot from Germany—a female Common merganser gracefully swimming alongside an astonishing seventeen adorable ducklings. Meanwhile, in Upper Bavaria's picturesque setting, a Goosander chick showcases its hunting skills as it captures mayflies with precision. However, not all tales are filled with joyous moments; history reminds us of species lost forever such as the extinct great auk or majestic puffin and emperor penguin. Yet hope remains alive through conservation efforts for endangered species like the Brazilian merganser and Harpy eagle. Travel back in time through captivating engravings showcasing rare winter birds recently shot in Yorkshire—each image preserving these fleeting moments for eternity. Delve deeper into nature's wonders through colorful lithographs featuring palmipedes or swimming birds—an artistic celebration of their gracefulness. The beauty of nature lies within every corner; whether it be witnessing a Common Merganser female guiding her ducklings or marveling at these exquisite creatures' ability to navigate aquatic realms effortlessly. Let your imagination take flight alongside these remarkable waterfowl—the magnificent members who continue to inspire awe and admiration across generations.