About the Barrow's Goldeneye
Barrow's goldeneye is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. This bird was named after Sir John Barrow. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek boukephalos, "bullheaded", from bous, "bull" and kephale, "head", a reference to the bulbous head shape of the bufflehead. The species name islandica means Iceland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Bucephala islandica |
| Species Codes | bargol, BAGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barrow's Goldeneye belong to?
The Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Barrow's Goldeneye?
Barrow's goldeneye is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. This bird was named after Sir John Barrow. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek boukephalos, \"bullheaded\", from bous, \"bull\" and kephale, \"head\", a reference to the bulbous head shape of the bufflehead. The...
Where can I report a Barrow's Goldeneye sighting?
You can log sightings of Barrow's Goldeneye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bargol, or on iNaturalist.
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