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Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - Parc des Rapides, Lachine - 2016-02-01
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - 2016-02-01

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

A medium sized, migratory duck which can be seen around Montreal during the winter months in open water. Common Goldeneye dive for food. They build their nest in tree cavities.

🇫🇷Garrot à œil d'or
🇩🇪Schellente
🇲🇽Porrón osculado

Taxonomy

OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

I look at the color pattern of male, greenish black head with a white spot near the beak, and female, brown head, and the characteristic yellow ring around the eye to identify this bird.

Notes about Whereabouts

I see them in small flocks in Rapids Park Lachine in the river during winter months only.

Observations by Park and Season

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Parc de la Frayère x - - x
Parc des Rapides - - - x

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length40-51cm
Weight0.8-1.0kg
Wingspan77-83cm
Clutch Size4-9 eggs
Incubation27-33 days
Fledging56-65 days
Sexual Maturity2-3 years

Captured Moments

Photos

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