🌿Native Nature

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Bucephala

About

The common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes. Its closest relative is the similar Barrow's goldeneye. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek boukephalos ("bullheaded", from bous, "bull " and kephale, "head"), a reference to the bulbous head shape of the bufflehead. The species name is derived from the Latin clangere ("to resound").

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Goldeneye?
The scientific name of Common Goldeneye is Bucephala clangula.
What kingdom does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Common Goldeneye belong to?
Common Goldeneye belongs to the genus Bucephala.