MERGINAZ: MERGANSERS 
129. Merganser americanus 
AMERICAN MERGANSER. 25 inches 
Male. Above, whole head greenish black, short, bushy crest ; 
broad collar white ; back black; wings white with black bar and 
black edge. Below, breast and sides white; bill red tipped with 
black ; feet red. Flemale. Above, head reddish brown with small 
crest; back gray; wings black with white patch. Below white 
with brownish markings on breast; bill reddish ; feet orange. Also 
called Goosander and Pond Shelldrake. 
Nest. Intrees near water. 
Breeds. In northern portion. A common migrant and not un- 
common winter visitor in open streams and ponds from October 
to April. 
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