Common Goldeneye
Common Goldeneye (<em>Bucephala clangula</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A black-and-white diving duck with a round white head patch and golden eyes; nests in tree cavities; male's head shines with green-purple gloss; a fast-flying duck of lakes and coasts.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Bucephala; binomial: Bucephala clangula; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 40-50cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
