Facts about Barrow's Goldeneye

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   Barrow's Goldeneye nests exclusively in tree cavities or rock crevices, unlike most other goldeneye species that use ground nests near water.

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   Approximately 80 percent of North American Barrow's Goldeneye populations breed in remote freshwater lakes across Alaska and western Canada during summer months.

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   In North America, Barrow's Goldeneye populations have declined by approximately 50 percent since the 1950s due to habitat loss and water pollution.

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   During winter months, Barrow's Goldeneye ducks can dive to depths of 40 feet while foraging for aquatic invertebrates and small fish on coastal seabeds.

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   Females of this species produce a loud mechanical call by rapidly moving their wings, creating a distinctive rattling sound during courtship displays.

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   Clutches of Barrow's Goldeneye typically contain 8 to 12 eggs, which the female incubates alone for approximately 32 to 35 days before hatching.

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   Barrow's Goldeneyes breed in Iceland and northern North America, with populations wintering primarily on coastal Pacific and Atlantic waters near ice-free zones.

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   Males of this arctic diving duck species display a striking dark head with a steep forehead profile and golden-yellow eyes year-round.

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