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Our Birds - Hooded Merganser
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Distribution:
Breeding on the northern half of the US and southern Canada

Captivity Status:
Most common of the Mergansers.

2010 Price:
Female: Not Available
Male: Not Available
Pair: Not Available

Incubation Period:

1 28 days   30

Beginner Rating:

7  (out of 10 )

Description:
Hooded Mergansers are native to North America and require permit to keep. The first Merganser most will purchase. Require a higher protein diet, than other waterfowl. Having very short legs they are not agile on land. Should have access to open water twelve months of the year. Like most sea ducks will color and breed in their second year.