What is another word for bufflehead?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌfə͡lhˌɛd] (IPA) 
The bufflehead is a unique and beautiful bird native to North America. In addition to its common name, there are several synonyms for this waterfowl. Some of the most common include the dipper, butterball, spirit duck, and buffalo head. These names all refer to the distinctive shape of the bufflehead's head, which is rounded and somewhat reminiscent of a buffalo's. Other synonyms include the spirit diver, spotted bufflehead, and white-eyed bufflehead. Like many species of waterfowl, the bufflehead is known to be a skilled diver, and can often be seen plunging headfirst into the water in search of food.
