Hooded Merganser

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Hooded Merganser (<em>Lophodytes cucullatus</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lophodytes; binomial: Lophodytes cucullatus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to s California, s Texas and s Florida.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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