Red-breasted Merganser vs Ring-necked Duck
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Red-breasted Merganser
0.64 m
Human
1.75 m
Ring-necked Duck
0.46 m
| Red-breasted Merganser | Ring-necked Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.78–1.35 kg | 0.5–0.95 kg |
| Length | 51–64 cm | 37–46 cm |
| Wingspan | 66–74 cm | 62–68 cm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 5–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 32 days | 26 days |
| Offspring | 6–12 | 6–14 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Lake, River, Ocean, Tundra | Wetland, Lake, River |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | North America |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |