UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Anseriformes Anatidae

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

UCIOC 223

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Anseriformes · Anatidae

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus).

ATK147

DEF110

XC142587 · Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 40–49 cm
Body Mass: 613.8 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 147

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 147).

DEF 110

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 110).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: Southeastern Alaska to Northwestern USA; Southern Manitoba to Nova Scotia (Central & Southeastern Canada) to Eastern Texas and Northern Florida (Eastern & Southeastern USA) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lophodytes cucullatus

Which family does it belong to?

Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)

Where is it found?

North America: Southeastern Alaska to Northwestern USA; Southern Manitoba to Nova Scotia (Central & Southeastern Canada) to Eastern Texas and Northern Florida (Eastern & Southeastern USA)