There are two other species of merganser found in New England − common and hooded mergansers. What distinguishes red-breasted mergansers are their shaggy crests, super thin beaks and range.

COLUMBUS — A painting of hooded mergansers will be featured on the 2026 Ohio wetlands habitat stamp following this year’s design competition.

A painting of hooded mergansers will be featured on the 2026 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp following this year’s stamp design ...