L 18” Wt. 1.4lb
Description: The Hooded Merganser is small and long bodied. It can be seen with its tail up when swimming. Its call is a purring croak. The hood on the males can be flat or rounded. They have a sharp serrated beak.
Habitat: Found on fresh or salt water surrounded by trees.
Fun Facts: When the ducklings are only one day old, they throw themselves out of the tree cavity where they nest and onto the forest floor.