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Donkees

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2. ''The name Bufflehead comes from the archaic word "buffle," meaning buffalo.''

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 3, 2024, 10:46 AM

Nov 3

The name Bufflehead comes from the archaic word “buffle,” meaning buffalo. Apparently the relatively large heads of the males appeared to resemble buffalo heads to some. They have also been called “spirit duck,” “butterball” and (in Japanese) “princess white wing.”

https://travisaudubon.org/murmurations/bird-of-the-week-bufflehead

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Bufflehead Ducks at the Jacqueline Onassis Reservoir. NYC [View all] Donkees Nov 3 OP

Bufflehead... beautiful bird but sounds like an insult! Thanks for sharing. CurtEastPoint Nov 3 #1

''The name Bufflehead comes from the archaic word "buffle," meaning buffalo.'' Donkees Nov 3 #2

Thank you for that info! CurtEastPoint Nov 3 #6

What gorgeous photos. Diamond_Dog Nov 3 #3

I love that image, thank you Walleye Nov 3 #4

Beautiful ducks Butterflylady Nov 3 #5