Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

HOME

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

BODY

Length Range: 41-48 cm (16-19 in)
Weight: 680 g (24 oz)
Size: 3. 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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