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Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Least Concern

Envergure

41,7 cm

Poids

921,0 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

A medium-sized diving duck (~920 g) of family Anatidae, males with iridescent green heads and a round white cheek spot. Breeds near boreal lakes and rivers, nesting in tree cavities across Eurasia and North America; winters on coastal and inland waters. Dives for invertebrates, fish, and plant matter. Least Concern with widespread distribution.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	41,7 cm	16.4 in
Poids	921,0 g	32.49 oz

Identification

Plumage

Male has glossy green-black head with round white spot at bill base; body white with black back and scapulars; yellow eye. Female has chocolate-brown head, white collar, and grey body.

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Breeds across boreal forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters on coasts and large lakes south to the Mediterranean and the Gulf states.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, molluscs, and small fish. Forages in lakes, rivers, and coastal bays year-round.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV,CP. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 57-66 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-28

Son

Chant

Male emits a buzzy, insect-like zeee-zeee-zeee wing whistle; female gives a grating quack. The mechanical wing-whistle produced by the male in display flight is the species' most distinctive sound.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Bucephala
Espèces	Bucephala clangula

Distribution

Common Goldeneye has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Common Goldeneye eat?

Dives for aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, molluscs, and small fish. Forages in lakes, rivers, and coastal bays year-round.

Where does the Common Goldeneye live?

Breeds across boreal forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters on coasts and large lakes south to the Mediterranean and the Gulf states.

Is the Common Goldeneye endangered?

The Common Goldeneye has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Common Goldeneye nest?

Nest type: CV,CP. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 57-66 days.

What does the Common Goldeneye sound like?

Male emits a buzzy, insect-like zeee-zeee-zeee wing whistle; female gives a grating quack. The mechanical wing-whistle produced by the male in display flight is the species' most distinctive sound.

How big is the Common Goldeneye?

The Common Goldeneye has a wingspan of 41.7 cm, weight of 921.0 g.

What order and family does the Common Goldeneye belong to?

The Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.