Can I use this hooded merganser with raised crest photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Hooded Merganser With Raised Crest” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hooded-merganser-with-raised-crest-98cdbebe) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “hooded merganser with its crest raised” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

Where can I find more animals images like this?

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Hooded Merganser With Raised Crest — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A male hooded merganser with its crest raised floats calmly on rippled pond water

About this photo

This sharp close-up captures a male hooded merganser displaying its distinctive raised crest while floating on calm, blurred pond water. The natural lighting and clear avian details make it ideal for wildlife articles, nature education materials, and birdwatching content.

Prompt: “hooded merganser with its crest raised” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, is sharply focused on the bird with soft natural background bokeh, and has no visible AI artefacts.

Also searched as: crested water bird · wild duck · pond wildlife · bird close up

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hooded merganser with raised crest photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Hooded Merganser With Raised Crest” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hooded-merganser-with-raised-crest-98cdbebe) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “hooded merganser with its crest raised” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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