Lophodytes cucullatus
Wooded ponds. Nests in a cavity. A small duck. The male has a white fan crest.
What does a hooded merganser look like?
A small duck. The male has a white fan crest.
What sign does it leave?
A small duck print.
Droppings
Droppings on a bank. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Wooded ponds. Nests in a cavity.
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Often confused with a wood duck. All animal identification pages.