Hooded merganser getting all fired up for the lady’s

The hooded merganser is a strikingly beautiful duck with a distinctive fan-shaped crest on its head, which it can raise or lower. It’s known for its elaborate courtship displays and is found in North America, primarily in wooded ponds and marshes , During courtship, the male hooded merganser performs an elaborate display to attract a mate. This includes raising and lowering his striking crest, puffing out his chest, and swimming in tight circles around the female while emitting low calls. This display is meant to impress the female and establish his suitability as a mate. If successful, the female may respond by bobbing her head or engaging in reciprocal behaviors.