Hooded Merganser

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Nice, France • May June 09• Do not copy without permission

Bird name: Hooded Merganser
Latin: Mergus cucullatus
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Family: Anatidae • Swans, Ducks, Geese, Mergansers

Although native to North America, these Hooded Mergansers are from a park in Nice, presumably captive, though there are many escapes.