Definition
goldeye
noun
- A small diving duck with a dark head, white breast, and distinctive white spot between the eye and bill, found in northern regions.
Usage: Usually refers to the common goldeye (Bucephala clangula).; Often used in ornithology and birdwatching contexts.
Examples
- The goldeye is a common winter visitor to northern lakes and rivers.
- Birdwatchers spotted a pair of goldeyes diving for fish near the ice.
- The male goldeye's white spot on its head makes it easy to identify.
- Goldeyes migrate south when their breeding grounds freeze over.
- The goldeye's rapid wing beats produce a distinctive whistling sound in flight.