Merganser Common (Mergus merganser) male & female taking off – India

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Merganser Common (Mergus merganser) male & female taking off – India

The male has the blackish green head. This bird was called a Goosander.  We captured the picture from a rubber dingy drifting down the Jia Bhorolii River.

  • Species:Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)
  • Bird Type:Male & female taking off
  • FamilyDucks, Geese & Swans (Anatidae)
  • Date Taken20120224
  • Location:Jia Bhorolii River, Nameri
  • Area:Assam
  • Country:India
  • Region:Indian Sub Continent ISC
Photo File Ref: BSC01403abc Merganser Common (m&f) 2 Jia Bhorolii River Nameri Assam India Feb12 PH7_8443
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