bufflehead

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño pato buceador de América del Norte, caracterizado por el plumaje notablemente voluminoso y esponjoso de la cabeza del macho.

A noun referring to a small North American diving duck, characterized by the male's notably bushy head plumage.

1. Small North American diving duckC1formalamerican

   A small diving duck native to North America, characterized by a large, bushy head in males.

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   • The bufflehead is often seen diving for small fish in lakes.
   • During migration, buffleheads gather in large flocks on coastal waters.
   • The male bufflehead has a striking white patch on its head.

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