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Bucephala clangula
Adult males ranges from 45–52 cm (18–21 inches) and from 888 to 1400 grams (1.9 to 3.1 lbs), while females range from 40–50 cm (16–20 inches) and from 500 to 1182 grams (1.1 to 2.6 lbs). The species is aptly named for its golden-yellow eye.
Their breeding habitat is the taiga. They are found in the lakes and rivers of boreal forests across Canada and the northern United States, Scandinavia and northern Russia.
Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jun 18, 2012
2 Comments
very nice and enjoyed the video with all the bird sounds, too!
nice spotting ...