A photo of a Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), male
Common Goldeneye, Male

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

The common goldeneye or simply goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. Its closest relative is the similar Barrow's goldeneye. Adult males have a dark head with a greenish gloss and a circular white patch below the eye, a dark back and a white neck and belly. Adult females have a brown head and a mostly grey body. Their legs and feet are orange-yellow. Two subspecies are generally recognized, the nominate Eurasian subspecies Bucephala clangula clangula and the North American B. c. americana. americana has a longer and thicker bill than clangula. Common goldeneyes are aggressive and territorial ducks, and have elaborate courtship displays.
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Carl Stephens
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 - 11:29am
United Kingdom
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Milly Quirke
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 - 10:30am
United Kingdom
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Milly Quirke
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 - 10:30am
United Kingdom
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Alexander Rex
Tuesday 21 Mar 2023 - 4:31pm
Germany
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