bucephala

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Noun bucephala has 1 sense

Bucephala, genus Bucephala - buffleheads and goldeneyes
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Anatidae, family Anatidae
--₁ has members:
bufflehead, butterball, dipper, Bucephela albeola; goldeneye, whistler, Bucephela clangula

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Bucephala

Bucephala is a genus of diving ducks in the family Anatidae, which contains two species: the common merganser and the red-breasted merganser. These beautiful waterfowls are widely distributed and known for their unique physical attributes and behaviors.

Common Merganser

Noun: A large diving duck (Mergus merganser) native to North America, Europe, and Asia. The male has a dark green head and a white body with a variable pinkish-red breast. It commonly resides in freshwater habitats.

Example sentence: The common merganser gracefully dove into the lake to catch fish.

Red-breasted Merganser

Noun: A medium-sized diving duck (Mergus serrator) found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The male has a blackish-green head, a white neck, and a reddish-brown breast. It typically inhabits saltwater or brackish environments.

Example sentence: We observed a group of red-breasted mergansers swimming gracefully in the estuary.