Hooded Merganser Duckling
Lophodytes cucullatus (duckling)
Hooded Merganser ducklings hatch in wooded wetlands, ponds, and quiet marshes, quickly leaving the nest to follow their mother on the water. They paddle and dive for tiny aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Their waterproof down helps keep them buoyant and warm while they learn to forage.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Hooded Merganser Duckling
- Hooded Merganser