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Bucephala albeola
Males' heads appear black and white from a distance, but have green and purple hues as well when viewed up close. Females have a long white spot below the eye. Diving ducks, so they often disappear beneath the surface for a little while.
This one was on a small swimming lake next to the larger Pueblo Reservoir.
Spotted on Jan 27, 2013
Submitted on Feb 1, 2013
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We saw quite a few of these today too! We walked in the rain for 4 hours and got 33 species, but it was worth it! I do love buffleheads.