Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus)

Population
Estimated population is 50 - 249 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Likes to hide under overhanging vegetation.

Voice
A harsh and dry 'jrrec' uttered in contact.

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Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) [XC291676]
by Charles Hesse from Casca d'Anta, Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais, Brazil (call)

Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) [XC427578]
by id from Rio Santo Ant\u00f4nio, Sao Roque de Minas-MG, Minas Gerais, Brazil (chamado)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Neotropical Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianus) which is larger and darker with hooked bill.

References
See References.

Files:

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