Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Pronounced (approx.): lof-oh-DYE-teez kyoo-koo-LAY-tus
A small diving duck whose raised crest can dramatically change the shape of its head.
Three Identification Clues
A thin, straight bill and a fan-shaped crest on a small duck.
Adult males show a bold white head patch, white chest, and chestnut sides.
Females are gray-brown with a warmer cinnamon-brown crest.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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