Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Mergansers inhabit forested ponds, marshes, slow rivers, and sheltered lakes across North America. They dive beneath the surface to pursue fish, crayfish, aquatic insects, and other small prey. Males can raise a striking black-and-white fan-shaped crest during courtship and displays.
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- Hooded Merganser