130. Merganser serrator 
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. 22 inches 
Male. Above, whole head greenish black with long broken crest; 
broad collar white; back black; wing white with two black bars 
and black edge. Below, breast reddish; belly and sides white; 
long bill and feet red. 
Female and Immature. Whole head reddish brown with small 
crest; back gray ; wings black with white patch Below, throat 
white; breast grayish white; bill and feet reddish brown. “Also 
called “Shelldr ake. . 
Nest. On the ground near water, usually under a bush. 
Breeds. In Maine and nerthward, An abundant mi grant and 
winter visitor along the coast. 
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