Barrow's Goldeneye Photo Gallery
Adult male
Medium-sized duck with a triangular head, steep forehead, and rather straight bill. White patch behind bill is usually crescent shaped. Small white spots along mostly black wing.
© Blair Dudeck | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, April 24, 2020Adult male
Jumps up slightly before diving underwater in search of aquatic invertebrates, fish eggs, and plant material.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryOregon, March 20, 2001Not all videos have soundAdult male
In flight, white panels on wing don't reach the leading edge. White face patch is crescent shaped.
© Caroline Lambert | Macaulay LibraryAlberta, April 14, 2017Male
Medium-sized duck with a steep forehead that meets bill at an abrupt angle. Bill is blackish (female's is yellowish). White facial patch is crescent shaped.
© Tammy McQuade | Macaulay LibraryColorado, July 04, 2017Female and chick
Female has white collar that can be hidden depending on posture. Brown head contrasts with gray body. Ducklings are dark with white throats.
© Ryan Shaw | Macaulay LibraryWashington, June 20, 2013Female
Medium-sized duck with a large head, steep forehead, and fairly straight, mostly yellow bill. Warm brown head contrasts with gray body.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 22, 2008Flock
Can form large flocks, in which males often display for females. Occurs on inland lakes and rivers as well as coastal waters.
© Ken Langelier | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, November 09, 2016Compare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl(Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae)
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