Habitat:

• Lakes, saltwater bays, ponds.
• Eats mollusks, crustaceans, insects.

Notes:

• Very similar to Barrow’s goldeneye, but male’s head is greenish, not purplish (although difficult to distinguish at a distance). Female has slightly longer bill than Barrow’s.
• Similar to scaup but has a white chest.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.