This bird nests high in tree cavities, sending its tiny ducklings leaping from heights just days after hatching. In the cold lakes and sheltered waters of North America, the Bufflehead glides like a bright reflection across the surface.
It dives swiftly beneath the water to chase small aquatic insects and crustaceans, moving with quick, efficient bursts. What makes it extraordinary is its compact power and hidden nesting life — raising its young far above the water in old woodpecker holes, then guiding them down to begin life on the surface. A small diver of black and white brilliance, yet a clever survivor of northern waters.
Bufflehead Duck 👇
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