Bufflehead

Bufflehead

The structural color of the head is beautiful.

Characteristics

A duck with a beautiful structural color that stands out against its white body. Males have complex structural colors such as emerald green and purple from head to neck. The back of the head and belly are white, and the wings are black. The legs are light flesh colored.

Picture of Bufflehead

Ecology

It rarely comes to Japan as a winter bird. It is a North American bird.

Mainly found in freshwater areas such as rivers and lakes. Dive underwater to catch and eat small animals.

Habitat

Tama River

I photographed an individual that flew into the Tama River. When not exposed to light, the head is black, but when exposed to sunlight, it appears green or purple.

Video

The video of the blunderhead.

Swimming in the Tama River.

Pictures

Introducing a picture of Bufflehead.

Picture of Bufflehead1|The structural color of the head is beautiful.
The structural color of the head is beautiful.
Picture of Bufflehead2|It looks green or purple.
It looks green or purple.
Picture of Bufflehead3|The legs are flesh colored.
The legs are flesh colored.
Picture of Bufflehead4|Wings appear black when flying.
Wings appear black when flying.
Picture of Bufflehead5|Back of head and belly are white.
Back of head and belly are white.
Picture of Bufflehead6|It was diving and foraging.
It was diving and foraging.
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