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Hooded Merganser -
(Lophodytes cucullatus)  Audio
Identification
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Small duck with striking plumage
- Male head has large crest head
black with white area that appears
larger when crest is raised
body dark above, brown below,
white chest; black and white vertical
stripes towards front - Female brownish, crest smaller and
reddish brown - 18" (46 cm.)
Habitat
Additional Information
- Migrant and possible nester in Kickapoo
Valley - More common breeder in northern half of the state
- Nests in tree cavities, sometimes uses
Wood Duck nest boxes - Dives for prey
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