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Mergus merganser
A long, sleek diving duck with a saw-toothed beak for gripping slippery fish. Males have a glossy dark-green head and pinkish-cream body.
Size
Large · 65 cm
Latin name
Mergus merganser
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Rivers and lakes (rare in Ireland)
- Northern lakes (winter)