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Hooded Merganser, female and male
Lophodytes cucullatus
40.8477, -73.867
Field Notes
Description:
Small, distinctive duck. Narrow, serrated bill. Both male and female are crested. Males have black uppers with a bright white patch on the crest and white markings on the chest and wings, reddish sides, black bill and a yellow eye. Females are brown and gray with a reddish crest, lighter bill.
Juveniles are similar in color to females.
Habitat:
Bronx Zoo, open outdoor waterfowl enclosure.
Notes:
Seen year round here. I believe these were wild and not part of the captive collection of birds. The enclosure is open so wild birds can and do visit.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 8, 2013
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