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Lophodytes cucullatus
Small merganser with black upperparts and white underparts with two black bars on side of breast; red-brown flanks. Crest shows large white patch when raised, white stripe extending backwards from the eye when lowered. Dark wings have white shoulder patches visible in flight. Females nondescript brown.
Wooded wetlands
Spotted on Nov 20, 2010
Submitted on Dec 8, 2011
77 Comments (1–25)
Fantastic
Such an awesome bird!
Awesome photos!
Lol! Thanks for the comments everyone!
Oh my gosh! That's scary... :0
Wow... what a beautiful bird.. Very nice pictures..
this just made my night
OMG!
Thanks for the comments, y'all.
really amazing
Thanks y'all! :)
Thanks, Rob. You're next. ;)
Thanks, Neil. :)
Excellent Liam. Congrats on the SOTD honor!
Tamara, it depends on where you're from. ;)
I'm pretty sure Ava has it right, Mer (like mermaid) - Gan (rhymes with fan) - Sir (like yes ma'am, yes sir.).
Thank you so much everyone! This community is so supportive. I truly appreciate everything! :)
TamaraBrownCarman, it's pronounced mer -- gan -- sir.
Spectacular series of captures of this beautiful merganser
Does anyone know how this is pronounced? Beautiful pictures!
Beautiful photos! This is one of my favorite ducks... second only to the adorable Bufflehead... :-)
What a wild bird, these pics are awesome, Liam! That first picture is great, looks like he's having a good time :D
Hearty congratulations, Liam, on your SOTD with this wonderful series!
Awesome captures, Liam! Congratulations!
Beautiful find and Congratulations on Spotting of the Day!
superb !!!