Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

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Brief #

Adult males have a dark head with a purplish gloss and a white crescent at the front of the face.

Synonyms #

  • Porrón islándico (Spanish)
  • Ollodourado islandés (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Barrow's Goldeneye is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Adult males have a dark head with a purplish gloss and a white crescent at the front of the face. Adult females have a mostly yellow bill. The male Barrow's goldeneye differs from the male common goldeneye in the fact that the common goldeneye has a round white patches on the face, less black on the back of the bird, a greenish gloss, and a larger bill. For the females, the common goldeneye has a less rounded head, and a bill in which only the tip is yellow.

Measurements #

Length: 48 - 50 cm
Wingspan: 70 - 73 cm
Weight: 590 - 970 g

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