01.01.17. Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus

Author

• B. H. Anderson
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

“Hoodie” is not only a nickname given to a hooded sweatshirt, but to the exquisitely patterned Hooded Merganser by hunters and birders, alike. Mainly piscivores, mergansers differ from most other ducks by having a long, rather narrow bill, serrated along the edges to firmly secure the prey they capture while diving.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Ducks

Extent

1 PDF of 3 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Anderson, B. H.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "01.01.17. Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus" (2026). 01.01. Anatidae - Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl. 9.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_anatidae/9