The Smew is a species of duck It is somewhat intermediate between the typical mergansers and the goldeneyes, the only member of the genus "Mergellus". Sometimes included in "Mergus", this genus is distinct and might actually be closer to the goldeneyes. The Smew has interbred with the Common Goldeneye.
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
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Uploaded Jan 19, 2014. Captured Dec 26, 2011 15:20 in St John's Rd, Gloucester GL2, UK.
