The Smew – Mergellus albellus is a small Palearctic diving duck of Type – waterbird, Family Anatidae and Order Anseriformes. It is a summer breeder to the N Taiga regions of Palearctic Eurasia, and winters in costal SE Asia, W Europe and N Middle East. In the AWB Region small isolated wintering areas are found in Turkey, Iraq, S Caucasus and the coastal areas of the S Caspian Sea.
Type - waterbird - nests in tree cavities close to wetlands Summer Habitat - Taiga forest of Eurasia, Winter Habitat - lakes, reservoirs, large rivers, Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Mergellus Species - Mergellus albellus Smew - Species - ebird.org Smew - Species sheet - wikipedia.org Smew - Bird - rspb.org.uk Smew - Birds - birdwatchireland.ie Smew - Sounds & Maps - xeno-canto.org Additional Material... Smew - Images - google.com Smew - Video - youtube.com Smew - Datazone - birdlife.org