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Smew
Mergus albellus
| Armenian Name: | Լուտոկ |
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See Plate 19 for Smew and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Winter visitor |
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| Abundance: | Rare |
| Length: | 38-44 cm, Wing Span:55-69 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 85. |
| Description: | Male: largely white with black mask, nape, and back, and fine black lines on sides of breast and flanks. Rear flanks vermiculated pale gray. Female: reddish brown upper head and nape, white lower face, and gray body |
| Similar Species: | Female differs from female Mergansers and Common Goldeneye by extensive white lower face, small bill, and white forewing patch. |
| Behavior: | Agile swimmer and flier. |
| Habitat: | Ponds, lakes, larger rivers. |
| Food: | Fish. |
