Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

The common goldeneye or simply goldeneye is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. Its closest relative is the similar Barrow's goldeneye. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek boukephalos, a reference to the bulbous head shape of the bufflehead. The species name is derived from the Latin clangere.

Scientific name

Bucephala clangula

Family

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Red