Goldeneye  (Bucephala clangula)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae
GenusBucephala (1)
SizeLength: 40-48 cm (2)
Wingspan: 62-77 (2)
Weight650-1200 g (3)
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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (3). Receives general protection in the UK under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act and listed under Annex II of the EC Birds Directive (4).

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