On the 9th day of Bird-mas, we’re celebrating the Common Merganser! These striking ducks have serrations along their beaks, helping them grip and hold slippery fish. This is a perfect adaptation for life in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. You can help protect the waters and wetlands Common Mergansers depend on! By purchasing a Migratory Bird Stamp, you directly support wetland conservation and habitat protection for migratory birds across North America. Purchase one here: https://wl.donorperfect.ne

14M views · 45K reactions | 閭 Duck, duck, GO! In this video, common merganser Fabio speed-paddles across the flamingo pond at 6 miles per hour to Bird House keeper Heather Anderson. She is feeding our flock Fabio's favorite food: mealworms!  They also receive smelt and sea duck pellets as part of their daily diet. . . . #NatZooZen | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

Our hooded merganser ducks love to quack up some duck-fun in the Mississippi River Gallery! 🦆 | Audubon Aquarium

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Common merganser babies, also known as merganser ducklings or ducklings of the common merganser (Mergus merganser), are adorable waterfowl that hatch from eggs. Here's some information about common merganser babies: Appearance: Common merganser ducklings have a distinct appearance. They are covered in soft, downy feathers that are usually grayish or brownish in color. Their heads are often striped or mottled, with a combination of dark and light colors. As they grow, their feathers will develop

3.5K views · 32 reactions | Common Merganser enjoying a float down a river of gold. McKenzie River/Springfield, Oregon - 10/21/2025 | Melissa Jo Barker Photography | Facebook