Common Mergansers

Information about the Common Mergansers:

Common Mergansers - called "Goosanders" is Eurasia - is a large duck found in and around rivers, lakes and other forested areas with bodies of water near by. The ducks are about 23–28 inches long (58–72 cm) with a wingspan of 31–38 inches (78–97 cm) They weigh roughly 2.0–4.6 pounds (0.9–2.1 kg) and the males averaging slightly larger than females. They have a very large range, from Europe to Eurasia, westward into much of North America. It is a skilled predator feeding on fish and crustaceans, which they pursue underneath the water and snap up with it's formidable teeth. There are three recognized subspecies. While they are very agile in the water and air, they are somewhat clumsy on land, occasionally stumbling and falling when walking. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download