Hooded Merganser

A hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) drake busts a move for the ladies. Males will raise their head crests, rear up, and "bop" in the water, clattering the bill at the last. These sawtooth ducks feed on fish, crustaceans, and insects. Here is a video of their courting behavior: [link]

And this is the photo I based the painting on: [link]