Male Common Goldeneye Exhibiting “Masthead” Pose

Mike Warner

This male Common Goldeneye was seen in the Diversey Harbor near downtown Chicago.  The male is exhibiting a specific mating pose called “Masthead”.  See below for more information.

This image is part of a post which provides information about the Common Goldeneye and includes illustrations of different poses they exhibit, particularly during courtship.  If you would like to see the entire post CLICK HERE.

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