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Bufflehead Drake

Bucephala albeola

Description:

One of the smallest ducks, thimble has a rounded head which has a dark iridescent face and sides. The top and back of the head are very white. Back is black which meets white one sides and underside is also white.

Habitat:

Common on lakes, ponds, harbors and bays

Notes:

The simple but dramatic markings on the drake make it an easily identifiable bird to identify even at further out than other small ducks.

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TamLar
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TamLar

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jan 23, 2015
Submitted on Jan 26, 2015

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