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Red-breasted Merganser
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Lakes, marshes, coastal bays.
Diet: Aquatic plants, seeds, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Best in winter flocks.
When to look
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Similar birds
- Common MerganserCommon · Lakes
- American Black DuckCommon · Lakes
- American WigeonCommon · Lakes
- Blue-winged TealCommon · Lakes
- BuffleheadCommon · Lakes
- GadwallCommon · Lakes
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