Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

Very uncommon in winter in NC, and even less commonly found away from the coast. Common Goldeneyes breed all across Canada from coast to coast.
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) Male
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Archie Elledge WTP, Forsyth Co., NC
31 Jan 2009

Very distinctive with round white spot between eye and bill on dark head with golden eye, back black with white scapular lines; and white sides.

Handheld digiscoped

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) Female with Male
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Archie Elledge WTP, Forsyth Co., NC
31 Jan 2009

Females mostly brown and also with golden eye.

Handheld digiscoped


Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Pond at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, New Hanover Co., NC
25 Jan 2014
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Pond at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, New Hanover Co., NC
25 Jan 2014

With Lesser Scaup.


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