The smew (Mergellus albellus) is a species of duck and is the only living member of the genus Mergellus. Mergellus is a diminutive of Mergus and albellus is from Latin albus "white". This …

Artists throughout history and across the U.S. have captured this bird in murals, books, and museum hangings. See what they’ve done: A small merganser of northern Europe and Asia. A …

Generally uncommon and fairly local small diving duck. Frequents lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Shy, often found alone or in small groups; frequently kept in European waterfowl collections. …

The Smew is a small, distinctive diving duck. Males are primarily white with intricate black markings, including a black eye patch and fine lines on the sides. They have a crested head …

The smew (Mergellus albellus) is a small diving duck formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. The term 'smew' has been used since the 17th century and is of …

The smew is a small sawbill, a group of ducks named for their serrated bills. They're diving ducks, which spend a lot of time under the water hunting for food - mostly aquatic insects in summer …

The Smew is a compact diving duck with a delicate bill. The male is white with a black mask and a black back, the female is grey with a reddish-brown head and white cheek. In flight, it shows …

The smew (Mergellus albellus) is a captivating species of duck, the sole representative of its genus. The male, with its striking black-and-white plumage, evokes the image of cracked ice …

Jul 12, 2023 · The Smews (Mergellus albellus) is a small duck which is intermediate between the mergansers and the goldeneyes, and has interbred with the Common Goldeneye. It is the only …

Key information about the UK’s birds and their changing fortunes, based on data collected by BTO and partner organisations. Crisp black and white-coloured male and red-headed female Smew …