top of page

Bufflehead

Scientific Name:

Bucephala albeola

Type:

Bird

Habitat:

Ponds, rivers and salt bays through the winter, small lakes in forests during nesting season

Range:

Throughout North America during the winter, but prefer the northern areas (Canada and Alaska) for nesting

Status:

Least Concern (IUCN Red List)

This species is

NATIVE

to the Truckee Meadows.