PHOTO BY FRANCOISE MACOMBER
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The Barrow's Goldeneye is named after Sir John Barrow, a founder of the Royal Geographical Society and strong promoter of arctic exploration. In flight, the wings of Goldeneye make loud whistling noises that can be heard at rather long distances.
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| Latin name: Buchephala islandica | |||
| Weight: Male: 1200g | Female: 900g | ||
| Eggs: 8-11 | Incubation: 28-32 days | ||
| Range: Western North America, small northeastern North American population | |||