Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

The Goldeneye is a medium-sized diving duck that is seldom observed on Hainault Lake. Males have black and white plumage, with greenish-black heads featuring circular white patches near their yellow eyes. Females are smaller and have mottled grey feathers with chocolate brown heads. This species primarily feeds on mussels, insect larvae, small fish, and vegetation.

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