Bucephala

/bjuːˈsɛfələ/ noun

A genus of diving ducks found in northern regions, characterized by large heads and steeply rising foreheads.

From Greek 'bous' (ox) + 'kephale' (head), literally meaning 'ox-headed,' referring to the distinctive head shape of these ducks that resembles bovine heads.

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