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.
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

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

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