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Bufflehead

Bufflehead

Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are NA. Breeding subregions are subarctic wc Alaska and Canada e to e Quebec and (locally) nw, nc USA. Non breeding regions are to c Mexico and n Florida.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Bufflehead is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Bufflehead.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America
Habitat RangeTundra
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificBucephala albeola
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAnatidae