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Red-breasted Merganser - Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser - Mergus serrator
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser - Mergus serrator
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Global Rank: G5
State Rank: SNA

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 3
PIF: none
 

General Description
The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Diagnostic Characteristics
See Kaufman (1990) for information on identification.

Distribution
Montana Range





Migration
In the Bozeman area migration occurs from April to May 10 and from October 25 to November 25, with peaks occuring on April 15 and November 8. Montana migration peaks the last week of April and late October. Destinations are unknown.

Habitat
During migration in the Bozeman area, large concentrations are on the large lakes, but they do occur on ponds and rivers (Skaar 1969).

Citation for data on this website:
Red-breasted Merganser — Mergus serrator.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on November 20, 2008, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_ABNJB21020.aspx
 
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