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Barrow's goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes.This bird was named after Sir John Barrow.The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek boukephalos, "bullheaded", from bous, "bull" and kephale, "head", a reference to the bulbous head shape of the bufflehead.
The common goldeneye or simply goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. Its closest relative is the similar Barrow's goldeneye . [ 2 ] The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek boukephalos ("bullheaded", from bous , "bull " and kephale , "head"), a reference to the bulbous head ...
Goldeneye. Known fossil taxa are: Bucephala cereti (Sajóvölgyi Middle Miocene of Mátraszõlõs, Hungary - Late Pliocene of Chilhac, France) Bucephala ossivalis (Late Miocene/Early Pliocene of Bone Valley, United States), which was very similar to the common goldeneye and may even have been a paleosubspecies or direct ancestor
Common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula (U) Barrow's goldeneye, Bucephala islandica (U) Hooded merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus (U) Common merganser, Mergus merganser; Red-breasted merganser, Mergus serrator; Ruddy duck, Oxyura jamaicensis (O)
The population of the Barrow's goldeneye (of about 2000 individuals) relies entirely on the habitat provided by the Mývatn Laxá water system and its surrounding lava fields. Most of the Barrow's goldeneyes overwinter there, using ice-free areas kept open by emerging spring water (both warm and cold) and in the strong river current.
Barrow, 6-3 and 290 pounds, said he has grown to better understand the team’s defensive scheme as the season has progressed. That is allowing him to play with a little more freedom.
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Common goldeneye: Bucephala clangula: Órshúileach: A Barrow's goldeneye: Bucephala islandica: ... Bird Guides Irish list, county lists, latest sightings and photos.