Goosander (Noun)
Meaning
Common merganser of Europe and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The goosander is a large, fish-eating duck with a distinctive sawbill beak and striking plumage.
- During the winter months, the goosander migrates to coastal areas in search of food.
- Goosanders are social birds and are often found in small groups, particularly during the breeding season.
- The goosander's diet consists mainly of fish, which it catches while swimming underwater.
- In North America, the goosander is more commonly known as the common merganser.