Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is one of the smallest ducks (L 13.5") and fairly common nesting in woodlands near small lakes or ponds, belongs to the Sea Duck group being stocky, short-necked diving ducks. This male is in full adult breeding plumage.

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Male Bufflehead

Male Bufflehead

Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2006

Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is one of the smallest ducks (L 13.5") and fairly common nesting in woodlands near small lakes or ponds, belongs to the Sea Duck group being stocky, short-necked diving ducks. This male is in full adult breeding plumage.