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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 ...
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.
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
Because of their striking plumage, highly active nature, and proximity to humans on waterfront properties, buffleheads are one of the most popular birds amongst bird watchers. [12] The bufflehead, also known as the spirit duck, was added to the coat of arms of the town of Sidney, British Columbia , in 1995. [ 13 ]
The goldeye is considered a good fly-fishing fish, but not popular with most anglers because of its small size. It is one of 122 new species of animals, birds, and fish documented by the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. [13] Commercial fishing of this species was reported as early as 1876. [14]
Pollard’s family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat.
Barrow's goldeneye: Bucephala islandica (Gmelin, JF, 1789) 158 Smew: Mergellus albellus (Linnaeus, 1758) 159 Hooded merganser: Lophodytes cucullatus (Linnaeus, 1758) 160 New Zealand merganser: Mergus australis Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841 (E) 161 Brazilian merganser: Mergus octosetaceus Vieillot, 1817: 162 Common merganser: Mergus merganser ...
Israel said on Monday it had met most demands by the United States to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza but was still discussing some items as a deadline looms to improve the situation or ...