Lophodytes cucullatus ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A small fish-eating duck of wooded ponds, the Hooded Merganser nests in holes in trees. It is frequently seen on shallow waters where its only waterfowl companion is the Wood Duck.
Silent except in courtship when male gives a deep rolling frog-like sound. Wings produce a loud whistling in flight.