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Primary Traits
1,488 g
0 m - 2,800 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Mergus merganser
English name
Goosander
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Mergus
Species
merganser
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
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Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
NP
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
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Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
860 g
Maximum female mass
1,770 g
Minimum male mass
1,162 g
Maximum male mass
2,160 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,488 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,800 m
Maximum elevation
3,350 m
Elevation range
2,800 m
Typical elevation
1,400 m
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Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest, Scrape
Nest substrate
Building, Ground, Rock, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
22
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
30 d
Maximum incubation period
32 d
Minimum fledging period
60 d
Maximum fledging period
70 d
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
13
Average fledging period
65 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive