Bufflehead - Wikipedia
The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is a small sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. It breeds in Alaska and Canada and migrates in winter to southern North America. This species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae as …
Bufflehead Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …
Bufflehead are very small, compact ducks with large, rounded heads and short, wide bills. Smaller than a Common Goldeneye; larger than a Pied-billed Grebe. Adult male Bufflehead have a white body, black back, and a dark head with a large white …
Bufflehead | Audubon Field Guide
Less sociable than most ducks, seen in pairs or small groups, almost never in large flocks. Takes wing easily from the water, flies with rapid wingbeats. The name 'Bufflehead' is derived from 'buffalo-head,' for the male's odd puffy head shape.
Bufflehead Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Bufflehead nest in old woodpecker holes, particularly those made by Northern Flickers, in the forests of northern North America. During the winter, look for these tiny, black-and-white ducks in sheltered coves along the Atlantic or Pacific coast, or on inland ponds in southern North America.
Bufflehead - eBird
Small, compact diving duck with large head and small gray bill. Breeding males are black and white with large white patch on back of head. Females and immature males are gray-brown with white patch on cheek. Much smaller than Common Goldeneye with which it often associates. Found in bays, estuaries, reservoirs, and lakes in winter.
Bufflehead - Ducks Unlimited
Buffleheads are cavity-nesting ducks and prefer to nest near lakes and deep ponds with associated temperate woodlands. Female buffleheads lay an average of 9 eggs. Latin: Bucephala albeola. Average length: M 15", F 13" Average weight: M 1.1 lbs., F 0.7 lbs.
Bufflehead - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Bufflehead is a small duck species that lives in North America. Males of this species have a large white patch of feathers on their heads, while females have smaller white cheek patches. These birds are important as both ornamental birds and gamebirds.
Bufflehead - Photos, facts, and identification tips
Photos of the Bufflehead, identification tips, range maps, sounds, and further information.
Bufflehead - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More - Birdzilla
2023年3月1日 · Named after their large heads, these smallest diving ducks are a common sight across North America. Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola), also called butterballs, are easily recognized by the male’s distinctive puffy head shape and black-and-white plumage.
Bufflehead | Diving Duck, Sea Duck, North American | Britannica
Bufflehead, (Bucephala albeola), small, rapid-flying duck of the family Anatidae, which breeds in woodland ponds and bogs from Alaska and northern California east to Ontario. It winters along both coasts of North America.