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Bucephala albeola
This is for Ashley T A buoyant, large-headed duck that abruptly vanishes and resurfaces as it feeds, the tiny Bufflehead spends winters bobbing in bays, estuaries, reservoirs, and lakes. Males are striking black-and white from a distance. A closer look at the head shows glossy green and purple setting off the striking white patch. Females are a subdued gray-brown with a neat white patch on the cheek. Bufflehead nest in old woodpecker holes, particularly those made by Northern Flickers, in the forests of northern North America.
Spotted on Dec 5, 2013
Submitted on Dec 6, 2013
2 Comments
it abruptly vanishes!
Thanks Jemma :) They are so pretty, especially when the sun hits the male heads and you can see their iridescent feathers! I only get to see them in the winter so I try to take full advantage of it!