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Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
41,7 cm
Berat
921,0 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 41,7 cm 16.4 in
Berat 921,0 g 32.49 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-28

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Bucephala
Spesies Bucephala clangula

Distribution

Common Goldeneye has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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.

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