noun
- plural of goldeneye; diving ducks with distinctive golden-yellow eyes, found in northern regions
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The goldeneyes dove beneath the surface to catch small fish.
- We spotted a pair of goldeneyes on the lake during our bird watching trip.
- Common goldeneyes migrate south in winter to find open water.
- The male goldeneyes displayed their distinctive white patches during mating season.
- Goldeneyes are excellent divers and can stay underwater for up to a minute.
- The wildlife refuge provides important habitat for goldeneyes and other waterfowl.