Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica (Gmelin, JF, 1789)

921 gWeight

Barrow's goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes.

Busiest months: January and March–April · Most records: Canada, United States, Iceland

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and March–April · Most records: Canada, United States, Iceland

Barrow's Goldeneye has been recorded at 251 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

North Vancouver – Maplewood Flats Conservation AreaCanada3,282 records
Quai, Pointe-au-PèreCanada2,823 records
Stanley ParkCanada2,560 records

More places

Calgary – Carburn ParkCanada2,287 records
Carkeek ParkUnited States1,749 records
Edmonds WaterfrontUnited States1,527 records
Pointe-au-PèreCanada1,526 records
Castlegar – Selkirk College TrailsCanada1,410 records
PN du Bic – Belvédère Raoul-RoyCanada1,373 records
Vancouver – Jericho ParkCanada1,345 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Canada United States Iceland St. Pierre & Miquelon

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

Barrow's goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Barrow's Goldeneye?

The Barrow's Goldeneye weighs around 921 g.

Where does the Barrow's Goldeneye live?

Its breeding range: North America, Palearctic: central, southwestern Alaska through western Canada south to northwestern USA southeast to Oregon and Colorado; northeastern Quebec and southwestern, northern Labrador; Iceland. It is most often recorded in Canada, United States and Iceland.

When is the best time to see the Barrow's Goldeneye?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, March and April (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Barrow's Goldeneye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Barrow's Goldeneye as Least Concern.

What does the Barrow's Goldeneye eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Barrow's Goldeneye in?

It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.

At a glance

Weight: 921 g
Habitat: Wetland
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: On the water surface
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 222 mm
Tail: 86 mm
Bill: 35 mm
Tarsus: 38 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America, Palearctic: central, southwestern Alaska through western Canada south to northwestern USA southeast to Oregon and Colorado; northeastern Quebec and southwestern, northern Labrador; Iceland

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2