Red-breasted merganser

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkb:species
gptkbp:billColor red
narrow, serrated
gptkbp:breedingSeason late spring
gptkbp:clutchSize 6-12
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Red-breasted_merganser
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1758
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
aquatic invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:eggColor olive-buff
gptkbp:family gptkb:Anatidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Systema_Naturae
gptkbp:flightNumber rapid, direct
gptkbp:foragingBehavior diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Mergus
gptkbp:habitat lakes
coastal waters
rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red-breasted merganser
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:length 51-62 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 13 years
gptkbp:malePlumage dark green head, white neck ring, reddish breast
gptkbp:migratory true
gptkbp:molting post-breeding
gptkbp:movedTo southern coasts in winter
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Northern_Hemisphere
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:ground
gptkbp:notableFeature spiky crest
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anseriformes
gptkbp:plumage gray body, reddish-brown head
gptkbp:predators large birds of prey
mammalian carnivores
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Common_merganser
gptkb:Hooded_merganser
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Mergus_serrator
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism present
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pollution
gptkbp:vocalization harsh grating call
gptkbp:webbedFeet true
gptkbp:weight 800-1350 g
gptkbp:wingspan 66-74 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Severn_(UK)
gptkb:Marine_Corps_Base_Camp_Pendleton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5