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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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
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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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X