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Lophodytes cucullatus. 
Length, 21; Wing, 8.80; Tarsus, 1.90; Bill, 2.50. 
Distance from nostril to tip of bill more than 
1.50. Merganser serrator (female). 
Red-breasted Merganser. 
: See page 213 
Length, 18.50; Wing, 7.70; Tarsus, 1.25; Bill, 
1.50. Without crest. Lophodytes cucullatus. 
Hooded [lerganser (immature). 
Length, 18.50; Wing, 7.75; Tarsus, 1.30; Bill, Bee Reese 
1.50. With small crest. Lophodytes cucullatus. 
Hooded Merganser (female), 
See page 214 
(2) Head with black and white crest; bill narrow with tooth-like serrations. 
Length, 19.50 ; Wing, 7.75; Tarsus, 1.30; Bill,1.50. Lophodytes cucullatus. 
(adult male). 
Hooded [erganser. See page 214 
