13,633 observationsLeast Concern
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Bucephala
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. The species name islandica means Iceland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Barrow's Goldeneye is Bucephala islandica.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the class Aves.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Barrow's Goldeneye belongs to the genus Bucephala.