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Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Male and a female. They were swimming near a group of herons and egrets. The male had striking plumage, even without his crest raised. They flew off when we were a few hundred yards away.

Habitat:

Shallow salt marsh. Redfish Hole Trail.

Reference Links:

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

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