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Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

Least Concern
翼展
44.3 cm
体重
838.0 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes
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冰岛鹊鸭主要繁殖于冰岛和加拿大西部落基山脉,越冬于北大西洋沿岸。雄鸟头部深紫色,眼前有月牙形白斑,背部黑色有白色斑纹;雌鸟与普通鹊鸭相似。偏好高山湖泊和急流,在岩缝或树洞中营巢,以甲壳类和软体动物为食。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 44.3 cm 17.4 in
体重 838.0 g 29.56 oz

识别

羽毛

Male has iridescent purple-black head with crescent-shaped white facial patch; white body with black scapulars bearing bold white spots. Female grey with brown head, white collar; head rounder than Common Goldeneye.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Breeds in Iceland, western Canada, and locally the western United States. Winters on coasts and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and eastern Canada.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for crustaceans, aquatic insects, and molluscs in mountain lakes and coastal bays. Diet similar to Common Goldeneye.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 28-34 days. Fledging: 56 days.

产卵数

6-14

声音

鸣唱

Male produces a whistled, nasal kaow-kaow call; female gives a harsh quacking series. The male's wheezy, double call differs from Common Goldeneye; heard on western North American lakes.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Bucephala
物种 Bucephala islandica

Distribution

Barrow's Goldeneye has been recorded in 9 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Barrow's Goldeneye eat?
Dives for crustaceans, aquatic insects, and molluscs in mountain lakes and coastal bays. Diet similar to Common Goldeneye.
Where does the Barrow's Goldeneye live?
Breeds in Iceland, western Canada, and locally the western United States. Winters on coasts and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and eastern Canada.
Is the Barrow's Goldeneye endangered?
The Barrow's Goldeneye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barrow's Goldeneye nest?
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 28-34 days. Fledging: 56 days.
What does the Barrow's Goldeneye sound like?
Male produces a whistled, nasal kaow-kaow call; female gives a harsh quacking series. The male's wheezy, double call differs from Common Goldeneye; heard on western North American lakes.
How big is the Barrow's Goldeneye?
The Barrow's Goldeneye has a wingspan of 44.3 cm, weight of 838.0 g.
What order and family does the Barrow's Goldeneye belong to?
The Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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