..     RED-BREASTED MERGANSER (mergus serrator).     ..

Photo taken at Maidens, Apr '05.

Size:-	Voice:-	Habitat:-	Status:-	Egg:-
Length: 52-58cm Wingspan: 70-86cm Weight: 900g-1.35kg	Usually silent.	Summer: freshwater lakes, slow rivers, sheltered inlets and estuaries. Winter: coastal areas.	Widespread Rarely numerous Green List	66x45mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-	Lifespan:-	Population:-
No.:- Incubation:- Fledging:- 8-10 31-32 days 60-65 days Season: Apr-Jun	9 years	Breeding: 2,300 pairs Winter: 10,400

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