Bufflehead

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Lakes, marshes, coastal bays.
Diet: Aquatic plants, seeds, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Best in winter flocks.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Bufflehead sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the ducks, geese, and waterfowl family.

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