Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) Sacramento County California USA

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Barrow's Goldeneye are regular but uncommon winter visitors to the Sacramento County area. This male Barrow's Goldeneye's display is intended to warn a nearby pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes to stay clear of this bird's territory. If they encroaching birds don't heed the warning this bird will nip the interlopers' feet from below.

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Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Sacramento County California USA
Photo credit: © Douglas Herr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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