Bucephala clangula
Physical features:
Medium sized diving duck with a chunky body and large head, golden eyes. Males have black and white plumage with black head and white spot on head, females are brown and white with a brown head.
Habitat:
Lakes and rivers bordered by forest.
Diet:
Aquatic invertebrates, small fish, vegetation
Fun facts:
Goldeneyes are one of the last ducks to migrate south in the fall. Females often lay their eggs in the nest of another female.
