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Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Local Pond.
Never seen a Duck enjoy itself more. Swimming around lazily!!

Species ID Suggestions

Hooded Merganser (eclipse Drake)

Lophodytes cucullatus

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Comments (3)
HemaShah
@ Liam ,I have not seen a more happier duck!
HemaShah
Thnx for liking it Luc. It's no where near your photography though!
HemaShah
looks like this is a Common Merganser,in eclipse plumage.

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PublishedDecember 20, 2011

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