where does the common goldeneye live
Males can live to 11 years and females to 12 years, one common goldeneye lived to 15 years. Hunting, predation, and diseases are the leading causes of death in adults.Many hatchlings die within their first few weeks of life from predators and from being exposed to cold, wet weather.uring the winter, non-breeding season, common goldeneyes are found mainly in coastal waters and large, interior lakes and rivers. They prefer areas with shallow water and sandy, gravel, or rocky substrates. They seem to prefer slow-flowing water. 1  These animals are found in the following types of habitat. 2  temperate.