Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Bufflehead

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Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Bufflehead range

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola - Summers on wooded lakes and rivers; common in winter in tidewater, generally in loose flocks. Unlike other diving ducks, it takes off without running along the water surface. The male is distinguished by a large white patch on its puffy greenish head.