Wigeon - Wikipedia The wigeons or widgeons are a group of birds, dabbling ducks currently classified in the genus Mareca along with two other species There are three extant species of wigeon, in addition to one recently extinct species Male (front) and female (rear) American wigeons Male (rear) and female (front) Chiloé wigeons
American Wigeon Identification - All About Birds 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 "
American Wigeon (Male and Female Identification) + Photos - Birdzilla 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’ They thrive in the wetlands of North America and are quite common but have a shockingly short lifespan
American Wigeon | Audubon Field Guide Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Wigeon Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project
Wigeon | Dabbling Duck, Dabbling Ducks, Anas Penelope | Britannica 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 - U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service American wigeon are a medium-sized dabbling duck Males have a distinctive white patch on their head that historically gave them the nickname baldpate This species can be aggressive when competing for food and is a highly flexible forager - equally at home stealing food from diving ducks in deep water or grazing on turf grasses in urban areas
Wigeon Duck Facts | Anas Penelope - The RSPB Wildlife Charity The Wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a round head and small bill The head and neck of the male are chestnut, with a yellow forehead, pink breast and grey body In flight, Wigeons show white bellies, male Wigeons also have a large white wing patch
Wigeon - The Wildlife Trusts The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a round head and short bill Males are grey with a pink breast, orange head, yellow forehead and obvious white wing patches that can be seen when they fly Females are similar to mallard females, but with rusty brown plumage and a pointed tail
Wigeon Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc . . . Did you know: Wigeons are known for their distinctive calls, with the male’s clear, piercing whistle and the female’s low, growling sound What Do Wigeons Look Like? (How to Identify Them) Wigeons are medium-sized ducks, recognised by their round heads and relatively small bills
Eurasian wigeon - Wikipedia The Eurasian wigeon or European wigeon (Mareca penelope), also known as the widgeon or the wigeon, is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Mareca It is common and widespread within its Palearctic range