| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / DuckHoodedMerganser
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Hooded Merganser
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| Scientific Name: | Lophodytes cucullatus
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 16 - 19 Inches / Wooded Lakes, Ponds & Rivers
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| Comment: | The dramatic fan-shaped crest on the head may be raised or lowered (as it is in this picture). The spike-like bill is a typical merganser bill.
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