Bucephala Clangula (Common Goldeneye), male in breeding plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed scientific illustration of a male Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) in its breeding plumage. The bird is depicted in profile, standing on a rock, showcasing its distinctive black head with a white facial patch, bright yellow eye, and contrasting white and black body plumage.
Did you know?
The Common Goldeneye is a medium-sized sea duck found in lakes and rivers across the Northern Hemisphere. Males are known for their striking breeding plumage, which includes the iridescent green-black head and the circular white patch between the eye and bill. These ducks are cavity nesters, often utilizing old tree holes or nest boxes, and are renowned for their diving ability, which they use to forage for aquatic insects and crustaceans.
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Bucephala Clangula (Common Goldeneye), male in breeding plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
