![Denise > Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) [male]
A large diving duck with a long thin bill, the Common Merganser is found along large lakes and rivers across the northern hemisphere. The long bill has toothy projections along its edges that help the duck hold onto its slippery fish prey. (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)](http://newenglander.smugmug.com/Wildlife/Birds-from-Here-and-There/120-Common-Merganser-Male/139995935_q87wF-Ti.jpg "Denise > Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) [male]
A large diving duck with a long thin bill, the Common Merganser is found along large lakes and rivers across the northern hemisphere. The long bill has toothy projections along its edges that help the duck hold onto its slippery fish prey. (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)")
![Denise > Great Argus Pheasant (Argusianus argus) [male]
One of the most unusual of all bird species, males are unmistakable with massive primary, secondary and tail feathers. The face is blue, the crown is black with a distinctive short crest. The upperparts are brown, finely mottled with buff; iridescent ocelli can be found on the wings and tail. The wings can continue to grow until the bird reaches its sixth year. The male is among the largest of all pheasants. Females are similar, but smaller than males; they also lack the ornate tail and wings.
The are listed as a vulnerable species. The primary threat to survival is habitat destruction. Believed to be in good numbers on the Malay Peninsula and on Borneo, but the Sumatran population is in rapid decline. (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)](http://newenglander.smugmug.com/Wildlife/Birds-from-Here-and-There/144-Great-Argus-Pheasant/140004336_eMoaF-Ti.jpg "Denise > Great Argus Pheasant (Argusianus argus) [male]
One of the most unusual of all bird species, males are unmistakable with massive primary, secondary and tail feathers. The face is blue, the crown is black with a distinctive short crest. The upperparts are brown, finely mottled with buff; iridescent ocelli can be found on the wings and tail. The wings can continue to grow until the bird reaches its sixth year. The male is among the largest of all pheasants. Females are similar, but smaller than males; they also lack the ornate tail and wings.
The are listed as a vulnerable species. The primary threat to survival is habitat destruction. Believed to be in good numbers on the Malay Peninsula and on Borneo, but the Sumatran population is in rapid decline. (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)")
Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)
Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) (Miami MetroZoo - February 23, 2007)
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