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Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

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Common Merganser
Mergus merganser


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birdlady6000
birdlady6000 12 years ago

The definite line separating the redish throat from the white breast distinguishes this female Common Merganser from the female Red-breasted Merganser which has a gradual colour change from rust to whitish-grey on its throat.

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

It's either a Common Merganser or a Red-breasted Merganser. Judging by the location I'd say Common Merganser.

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

grebe or merganser?

DustinWheeler
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DustinWheeler

Placerville, California, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2011
Submitted on Jul 21, 2011

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