Feb 28, 2015 · American Wigeons are medium-sized, rather compact ducks with a short bill and a round head. They tend to sit on the water with their heads pulled down, giving them a no-necked look.

The American wigeon (Mareca americana), also known as the baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons …

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 …

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, …

Feb 23, 2023 · 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 …

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 wigeons occur across all four North American flyways, but they are most abundant in the Pacific and Central flyways. Nesting occurs primarily on the ground in the northern tundra, boreal …

Nov 27, 2025 · Discover the American Wigeon duck - ID tips, habitat, diet & conservation. Learn to spot males' white crown stripe & distinctive whistle calls.

5 days ago · The American Wigeon, a dabbling duck with a remarkable adaptability and a unique appearance, plays an important role in the wetland ecosystems of North America.

The rare Eurasian Wigeon is very similar in female, immature and eclipse male plumages and is safely distinguished only in flight by its gray, not white, axillars, and sometimes by the lack of contrast …