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Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

The black-and-white Common Goldeneye is one of the last ducks to migrate south in fall. It often will winter as far north as open water permits.

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Calls

Silent except in courtship when male gives a faint "peent." Wings produce a loud whistling in flight.

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