Male Common Goldeneye Exhibits “Head Throw” Pose.5

This male Common Goldeneye was seen in the Diversey Harbor near downtown Chicago.  The male is exhibiting a specific mating pose called “Head Throw”.  This is the last of five images in the sequence.  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.