McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / DuckBufflehead
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds
Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

Previous Home Next
DuckBufflehead Common Name:
Bufflehead
 
 
Scientific Name: Bucephala albeola

 

Body Length & Habitat: 13 -15 Inches / Lakes, Ponds & Rivers

 

Comment: This duck is small. The male is black and white with a puffy head and obvious white cap. The female is brown with a white spot behind the eye. It can be seen in the county during spring and fall migrations.