Hooded Merganser Painting in Pastel by Canadian Avian and Wildlife Artist Colette Theriault

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Hooded Merganser painting in pastel-Avian Artwork

Hooded Merganser Painting in Pastel

Private Collection

approx. size: 6.5" x 12.5"- pastel on suede

"Resplendent"

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The hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is a shy bird and is one of the most secretive of all the North American ducks. The male is quite easily recognizable with his white hood and distinctive plumage. The female's is drabber and mostly rusty brown.

Little is known about the breeding habits of this bird but like the wood duck, the hooded merganser nests in tree cavities and will use nest boxes when availble.

Many more wildlife watercolor, acrylic and pastel paintings, graphite pencil, colored pencil and charcoal drawings and sketches of animals and pets can be found in my art gallery. See portraits of dogs, puppy, cats, kitten, horses, pony, fancy rat, birds, elephant, butterfly, rhinoceros, jaguar, moose, raccoon, red fox, rabbit, hare, lion, zebra, owl, wolf and more. Commission an original custom wildlife painting or drawing, dog portrait, cat portrait, horse portrait or other animal portrait today. These original, hand-made, custom pet portraits and wildlife paintings or animal drawings make wonderful memorial gifts for every dog, cat, horse or animal lover.

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