Definition of "goosander" []

• Chiefly British A fish-eating duck (Mergus merganser), the male of which has a glossy greenish-black head and a white body. (noun)

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• "As she flew away a late goosander skimmed past, downriver-bound."
• "A number of waterfowl species including goldeneye Bucephala clangula, goosander Mergus merganser, wigeon Anas penelope, teal Anas crecca and bean goose Anser fabalis breed in the area."
• "Fish forms an inappreciable portion of their food, with the two notorious exceptions of the goosander and merganser, though anglers are much exercised over the damage, real or alleged, done by these birds to their favourite roach and dace in the"