Goldeneyes are ducks with a cunning way of raising their chicks. They often lay their eggs in each others' nests where, if the timing is right, a sister, aunt or cousin will end up raising the chicks. Bright, deep-yellow eyes are the defining feature of these diving ducks. The male breeding plumage can also be quite striking. Goldeneyes breed in the northern taiga forests, nesting in trees across North America and Eurasia. The provision of nest boxes has tempted a few migrants to stay and breed in Scotland, though they are common winter visitors across all the UK.

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