Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is a small sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes.
About the Bufflehead
The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is a small sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. It breeds in Alaska and Canada and migrates in winter to southern North America. This species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae as Anas albeola.
Fun Facts About Bufflehead
- This species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae as Anas albeola.
- It breeds in Alaska and Canada and migrates in winter to southern North America.
Conservation Status
The Bufflehead is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Genus | Bucephala |
| Species | Bucephala albeola |
Range & Habitat
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