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Barrowns goldeneye, flying couple Barrowns goldeneye, Bucephala islandica, flying couple seen at Höfði, Mývatn Barrows goldeneye,Bucephala islandica,Geotagged,Iceland,Myvatn,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Barrowns goldeneye, flying couple

Barrowns goldeneye, Bucephala islandica, flying couple seen at Höfði, Mývatn

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Barrow's goldeneye is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus "Bucephala", the goldeneyes. This bird was named after Sir John Barrow. In Icelandic the bird is known as "húsönd"; it is a common species of the Lake Mývatn in the north of the country.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Jun 20, 2017. Captured May 24, 2017 16:35 in 848, Iceland.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/10.0
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO180
  • 500mm