Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) in Toronto, Canada

Photo by alina

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Field Notes

Description:

A small-sized duck. Male and female can both be seen -- the male with the white and black crest, and the females with a poofy brown crest atop the head. These crests are collapsible, but when up, make the duck's head look rather large.

Habitat:

Found through southern Canada and the States. These guys were spotted floating along in the Humber River in Toronto.

Notes:

Migrate for short distances.

Reference Links:

Hooded Merganser, Hooded Merganser, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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