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This photo was taken when several crested merganser males gathered around a female, trying to get her attention. At this time, they would erect their white crowns and become "Hoodies-crested mergansers". However, it is not easy to take a clear photo because they are too shy and require a photographer more patience.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Toronto, Canada
Copyright: © Picart/Dennis Liu