Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Bucephala Species: Bucephala islandica Introduction Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized diving duck that breeds primarily on boreal lakes and winters on sheltered coastal bays and inlets. It is closely related and morphologically similar… Continue Reading →
Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Bucephala Species: Bucephala albeola Introduction: The Bufflehead distinguishes itself among waterfowl. Characterized by exuberance and a minute figure of 12-16oz (Todd 1979), it remains one of the smallest diving ducks of North America, (Johnsgard 1979)…. Continue Reading →
Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Bucephala Species: Bucephala clanngula Introduction The common Goldeneye is a bird of the diving duck family. The appearance of the male differs quite noticeably from the female. The male has a teal green head with a large white… Continue Reading →
