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Lophodytes cucullatus
Males have a beautiful "hood" that ofetn lays flat, but when excited or alert it puffs up to reveal the white filler. Otherwise a beautiful Black and orange/brown mix to the body and wings and black and white neck, with prominent bright yellow/orange eyes
Spotted at wetlands in Viera Florida. They like other ducks are very at home in water and can be seen in many wetland environments in Southern U.S at this time of year!
Pair of males puff and strut and compete for a female with a beautiful display
Spotted on Dec 14, 2014
Submitted on Dec 16, 2014
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One in front looks like it is sinking LOL
There was female in area and these two "boys" were going to town trying to get her affection!
That's awesome! They don't usually raise their crests too much, love it when they do though!