Bucephala albeola
Winter ponds and bays. Nests in the North. A tiny duck. The male has a white patch behind the eye.
What does a bufflehead look like?
A tiny duck. The male has a white patch behind the eye.
What sign does it leave?
Rarely walks.
Droppings
Not a useful sign. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Winter ponds and bays. Nests in the North.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a hooded merganser. All animal identification pages.