Birds in Vancouver(Red-breasted Merganser Courtship)-Vol.31 温哥华鸟类 (红胸秋沙鸭求偶)

Along coastal waters during late winter and early spring, Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) can often be seen performing energetic and rhythmic courtship displays. Males, distinguished by their iridescent dark green heads, white neck collars, and reddish-brown streaked chests, repeatedly stretch their necks, flick their heads, and skim low across the water while vocalizing to attract females. Scenes with multiple males displaying around a single female are especially dynamic, making this behavior one of the most engaging highlights of coastal winter waterfowl observation.

在冬春交替的沿海水域，红胸秋沙鸭（Red-breasted Merganser，学名 Mergus serrator）常会展开热闹而富有节奏感的求偶表演。雄鸟以深绿色光泽的头部、白色颈环和带有红褐色条纹的胸部为特征，在海面上频繁抬头、甩颈、贴水滑行，并伴随低沉的叫声吸引雌鸟注意。多只雄鸟围绕雌鸟同时展示的场面极具观赏性，是海边冬季水鸟生态中充满活力的一幕。

Red-breasted Merganser 红胸秋沙鸭 | Canon R5 + EF 400 5.6L