Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 39 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A small, big headed diving duck, the bufflehead bobs on coastal bays and freshwater in winter, then dives to pick snails, clams and aquatic insects off the bottom. It is barely larger than a pigeon and winters along North American coasts. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Bucephala
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159179.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bufflehead live?
- The Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- How big does the Bufflehead get?
- The Bufflehead grows to about 39 cm.