Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)

Code 4

COGO

Code 6

BUCCLA

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Bright yellow.
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black with green gloss.
Forehead Color: Black with green gloss.
Nape Color: Black with green gloss.
Throat Color: Black with green gloss.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 41-51 cm (16-20 in)
Weight: 998 g (35.2 oz)
Size: Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Barred or banded, Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with strong wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 64-81 cm (25-32 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Yellow

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