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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
37.501, -122.482
Field Notes
Description:
The smallest diving duck in North America, the Bufflehead breeds in ponds and small lakes in Canada, and winters in much of the United States. It nests in tree cavities as well as in nest boxes.
Habitat:
Inside Pillar Point Harbor. Breeds along freshwater ponds and small lakes, and in forests inhabited by Northern Flickers. Winters in shallow saltwater, or in lakes and rivers.Aspens and poplars are important sites for nest cavities.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 25, 2012
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