American Wigeon Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab . . . Uses its short gooselike bill to pluck vegetation and seeds from fields and pastures A small number of males have white on the cheeks and throat, which hunters often refer to as a "storm wigeon " When startled, erupts in flight from the water's surface, flying rapidly and erratically
Wigeon - Wikipedia There are three extant species: the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope; formerly Anas penelope), the American Wigeon (M americana; formerly A americana) and the Chiloé Wigeon (M sibilatrix; formerly A sibilatrix)
American Wigeon | Audubon Field Guide While most dabbling ducks are denizens of the shallows, American Wigeon spend much of their time in flocks grazing on land Paradoxically, they also spend more time than other marsh ducks on deep water, where they get much of their food by stealing it from other birds such as coots or diving ducks
American Wigeon (Male and Female Identification) + Photos As dabbling ducks, these water birds feed by tipping their head underwater American Wigeons (Mareca americana) are medium-sized ducks with distinctive plumage Males sport green eye stripes and white caps with the latter characteristic being the reason for their nickname ‘baldplate’
American Wigeon - eBird Females are very difficult to distinguish from female Eurasian Wigeon; note colder grayish-brown head on American that contrasts with warmer orangey sides Also look for brighter white, not gray, underwings in flight, but this can be difficult to judge, especially at a distance
Wigeon | Dabbling Duck, Dabbling Ducks, Anas Penelope . . . Wigeon, any of four species of dabbling ducks (family Anatidae), popular game birds and excellent table fare The European wigeon (Anas, or Mareca, penelope) ranges across the Palaearctic and is occasionally found in the Nearctic regions
American Wigeon - Ducks Unlimited The American Wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling duck whose distribution is restricted to North America The American Wigeon breeds primarily in boreal, prairie parkland, and some Arctic areas
American Wigeon | NC Wildlife The American wigeon is a medium-sized, compact duck with a round head, short neck and small bill When breeding, the male, also known as a drake, has a mask of iridescent green feathers around its eyes and a cream-colored cap running from the crown of its head to its bill
American Wigeon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . . Quiet lakes and wetlands come alive with the breezy whistle of the American Wigeon, a dabbling duck with pizzazz Breeding males have a green eye patch and a conspicuous white crown, earning them the nickname "baldpate "