Welcome to Species Spotlight! 🔎 Have you ever spotted a duck with a mohawk-style crest? While the Steller’s Jay might come to mind first, this week’s star is the Common Merganser (Mergus merganser). These sleek diving ducks are often seen gliding along rivers and shallow shorelines. Unlike most flat-billed ducks, mergansers have a long, slender bill designed for catching fish, their favorite meal! Fun ID Tips: Males: Striking white body with a green, iridescent head. Females: Gray body with a c

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