Common Merganser
About common merganser hunting
The common merganser is the largest of the fish-eating ducks and an impressive bird in flight. Hunting takes place at lakes and rivers, often in combination with other duck hunting.
Like the red-breasted merganser, the common merganser has fishy-tasting meat. Many hunters therefore leave it alone, unless it poses a problem for fish stocks.
It is fast and powerful in flight and typically flies low over the water surface.
Hunting Season
10 Sep – 23 Dec
Weight
1–2 kg
Distribution
The goosander breeds at lakes and rivers throughout Norway, but is most common inland and along the rivers of Southern and Central Norway.
Terrain
Clear lakes, rivers and watercourses. The goosander is a large sawbill that dives for fish in fresh water.
Identification
The male has a greenish-black head without a crest, a white body and a red bill. The female has a brown head with a shaggy crest.
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