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Form and Function

Common Merganser female

 

Her 'sawtooth' bill is perfect for catching fish; her 'haircut' is perfect for shedding water when she surfaces from a dive; her feathers are perfect for repelling water; and her large, webbed feet are perfect for helping her swim quickly away from people with cameras.

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Uploaded on April 6, 2016
Taken on March 19, 2016