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Barrow's Goldeneye(Bucephala islandica)Size:
Distribution
in North America: |
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Habitat:
- Lakes, saltwater bays, ponds.
- Eats mollusks, crustaceans, fish and insects.
Notes:
- Very similar to common goldeneye, but male’s head is purplish, not greenish (although difficult to distinguish at a distance). Female’s bill is slightly shorter than common goldeneye’s bill.
- Similar to scaup but has a white chest.
