Bucephala islandica ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Ganesh Jayaraman
A medium-sized black-and-white diving duck, the Barrow's Goldeneye was originally described from a population living in Iceland. It is, however, primarily a duck of the western mountains of North America.
Silent except in courtship when male gives a soft "ka-KAA," and near nest where female makes soft "cuc" notes. Wings produce a loud whistling in flight.