Hooded Merganser - Lophodytes cucullatus

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Hooded Merganser - Lophodytes cucullatus
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Habitat
The hooded merganser breeds on wooded ponds, lakes and rivers and winters in these areas as well as on coastal marshes and inlets.

Diet
The hooded merganser feeds during the day. It dives and forages on lake, river and pond bottoms for fish, crayfish and other crustaceans. It also eats aquatic insects and some aquatic plants.

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