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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
BUFF
Code 6
BUCALB
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Dark brown
Head pattern:
Unique pattern
Crown Color:
White and black with green and purple gloss.
Forehead Color:
Black with green and purple gloss.
Nape Color:
White to black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
33-41 cm (13-16 in)
Weight:
600 g (21.16 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
51-61 cm (20-24 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Pink to orange-red.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X