Scaly-sided merganser
These ducks sport a bright red-orange bill and a crest of feathers on their head. Males have a glossy green head, while females have a rusty brown head. Both males and females have white feathers with dark edges on their sides. These “scales” are where they get their name.
- Conservation StatusEndangered
- Life span12-15 years
- Body size20.4-14.4 in. long
- Native habitat Forests, wetlands, and marine areas of southeastern Russia, northeastern China, and East Asia
- DietSmall fish, crustaceans, and insects