Where does the red-breasted merganser live?
Red-breasted mergansers can be found all across North America at different times of the year. They live mostly in shallow waters, but commonly visit open bays. The red-breasted merganser is frequently found in the Chesapeake Bay region and along the entire Atlantic coast from fall to spring, but is rarely seen in the summer. What does the red-breasted merganser eat? While in the Chesapeake Bay region, the red-breasted merganser feeds on fish and crustaceans found in the Bay’s shallow waters. They hunt in mixed gender groups, herding shrimp, menhaden, anchovies, silversides, killifish, spot, striped bass and yellow perch and feeding on them underwater. Their unique serrated bills are perfect for catching slippery fish underwater. What does the red-breasted merganser sound like? The red-breasted merganser is usually silent. However, during courtship rituals, males may make a “yeow-yeow” sound, and females may respond with a raspy “krrrr-krrrr.” Where does the red-breasted merganser nest
