hooded merganser (Meaning)
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hooded merganser (n)
small North American duck with a high circular crest on the male's head
Synonyms & Antonyms of hooded merganser
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hooded merganser Sentence Examples
- The hooded merganser, a diving duck, is known for its distinctive head crest.
- Male hooded mergansers have a black head with a white crest, black breast, and white sides.
- Female hooded mergansers have a brown head with a white patch, brown breast, and white sides.
- Hooded mergansers prefer nesting in tree cavities near water bodies.
- The hooded merganser's diet primarily consists of fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants.
- Hooded mergansers are social birds that often form large flocks during the winter.
- The hooded merganser is a migratory species, breeding in northern regions and wintering in southern regions.
- Due to habitat loss and hunting, the hooded merganser has experienced population declines in some areas.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect hooded merganser populations and their nesting habitats.
- The hooded merganser's unique appearance and fascinating behaviors make it a popular subject for birdwatching.
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small North American duck with a high circular crest on the male's head
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hooded merganser, a diving duck, is known for its distinctive head crest.
Male hooded mergansers have a black head with a white crest, black breast, and white sides.
Female hooded mergansers have a brown head with a white patch, brown breast, and white sides.
Hooded mergansers prefer nesting in tree cavities near water bodies.
