Hooded Merganser

Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.

Crested describes animals possessing a prominent tuft of feathers, hair, or skin on their head.

Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.

Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.

Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.

Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.

Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.