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Buffleheads
Bucephala albeola
40.6059, -88.9873
Field Notes
Description:
Small attractive birds with the male having an iridescent dark blue to green head with a very distinctive white cap. The upper body is black with the sides that are a brilliant white. The hen has a mostly dark brown to black body with small white circles on each cheek. At a distance the hen may resemble the Common Goldeneye.
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers and ponds
Notes:
These birds are interesting and relatively easy to identify because of the brilliant white field marks.
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