Sea Duck Joint Venture

A Conservation Partnership under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

Sea Duck Joint Venture

Sea Duck Joint Venture

Barrow’s Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

Barrow’s goldeneyes are chunky mid-sized sea ducks with short necks, a relatively large rounded head, and a short gray-black bill. Males are markedly larger than females; males are about 48 cm (19 in) and females about 43 cm (17 in). Spring weights for males average 1278 g (2.8 lbs.) and 818 g (1.8 lbs.) for females.

Sea Duck Information Series fact sheet

Species Knowledge Summary and Information Needs (PDF)

Aerial Identification video

Barrow’s Goldeneye Photo Gallery

Barrow’s Goldeneye Range Map

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Mission

The Sea Duck Joint Venture promotes the conservation of all North American sea ducks through partnerships by providing greater knowledge and understanding for effective population and habitat conservation and management.