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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
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Code 6
LOPCUC
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Hooked Seabird
Eye Color:
Yellow
Head pattern:
Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black and white.
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black and white.
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
41-48 cm (16-19 in)
Weight:
909 g (32.09 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
White, Brown, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black and white.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Rapid direct flight with fast wing beats., Flies silently and swifty.
Wingspan Range:
61-66 cm (24-26 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X