Bucephala clangula ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Christopher L. Wood
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.
Silent except in courtship when male gives a faint "peent." Wings produce a loud whistling in flight.