About the Auckland Islands Merganser
The Auckland Island merganser, also known as the New Zealand merganser, is an extinct species of typical merganser.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mergus australis |
| Species Codes | auimer1, NZME, AIME |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Auckland Islands Merganser belong to?
The Auckland Islands Merganser (Mergus australis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Auckland Islands Merganser?
The Auckland Island merganser, also known as the New Zealand merganser, is an extinct species of typical merganser....
Where can I report a Auckland Islands Merganser sighting?
You can log sightings of Auckland Islands Merganser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auimer1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
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