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Hooded merganser  Hooded Merganser,Lophodytes cucullatus Click/tap to enlarge

Hooded merganser

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The Hooded Merganser is a small duck and is the only member of the genus "Lophodytes". Hooded Mergansers have a crest at the back of the head which can be expanded or contracted. In adult males, this crest has a large white patch, the head is black and the sides of the duck are reddish-brown. The adult female has a reddish crest, with much of the rest of the head and body a greyish-brown.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by shirleyjrobinson
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By shirleyjrobinson

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Uploaded Jan 1, 2015. Captured Mar 23, 2014 17:38.
  • Canon EOS REBEL T2i
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO1000
  • 300mm