👉 Red-breasted Mergansers are a species of bird in the family Meloidae, also known as the woodpecker or woodcock. They are found primarily in North America and Europe. These birds are characterized by their distinctive red breast feathers that are often seen on their heads and necks. Red-breasted Mergansers are known for their loud calls and are often associated with the coniferous forests of their habitat, particularly along streams and rivers.