Bufflehead

Small, puffy-headed duck. Male is distinguished by the large white patch on its iridescent, black head. Female is gray-brown with a white cheek patch.

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Common Name

Bufflehead

Comments

A diving duck, it feeds on fishes, crustaceans and mollusks.

Scientific Name

Bucephala albeola

Habitat

Inland lakes and rivers in summer, coastal waters in winter.

Size

To 15 in. (38 cm)