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Barrow's Goldeneye (male)

Bucephala islandica

Description:

Similar to the Common Goldeneye with a different pattern on wings and a comma instead of a patch. Head is more rounded. Females have mostly yellow bills as Common have dark or dark with yellow tips.

Habitat:

This was found in an urban pond.

Notes:

Surrounded by at least 6 female Commons

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Spotted on Dec 6, 2015
Submitted on Dec 11, 2015

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