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Bufflehead

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Description:

Small American duck.
Male has a glossy black puffy head and a large white patch behind the eyes. Upperparts are black, underparts pure white.

Habitat:

Summer: Woodlands near small lakes and ponds
Winter: Sheltered bays, lakes and rivers

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