Hooded Merganser

This duck can erect its crest, revealing its 'cockade': 'A cockade is a usually round badge, often worn on a hat or cap, that symbolizes a particular country, territory, organization, rank or function.' (Wikipedia) This duck can erect its crest, revealing its 'cockade': 'A cockade is a usually round badge, often worn on a hat or cap, that symbolizes a particular country, territory, organization, rank or function.' (Wikipedia)