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Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

A small fish-eating duck of wooded ponds, the Hooded Merganser nests in holes in trees. It is frequently seen on shallow waters where its only waterfowl companion is the Wood Duck. Cornell Lab

Habitat:

Urban Park: Laurel Park Venice FL

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Comments (4)
Atul
fantastic pics ceherzog !!

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