153. Charitonetta albeola 
BUFFLE=HEAD. 14.50 inches 
Male. Above, head puffy on sides, iridescent black with large 
white patch across the back reaching forward to eyes; broad collar 
around neck white ; middle of back black; short tail black. Below, 
white; bill black; feet pink. Female. Above, brown; white 
patch on side of head and on wing. Below, throat brown; breast 
white; bill and feet brown. Also called Dipper and Butterball ;sx 
known by its small size and bushy head ; an expert diver. 
Nest. In hollow trees. 
Breeds. Sparingly in northeastern Maine. A migrant in Octo- 
ber, November and April; uncommon winter visitor. 
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