American wigeon - Wikipedia 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 in the dabbling duck genus Mareca It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon
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 - 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
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 (Mareca americana) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service 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 forest and prairie parklands of Canada with abundance in areas of the Prairie Pothole Region increasing
American wigeon - Smithsonians National Zoo American wigeons are small ducks that are equally at home on land and in the water Loud, gregarious and distinctive, more than 2 5 million wigeons live in North America
American Wigeon (Male and Female Identification) + Photos 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 Duck Facts | Earth Life 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
American Wigeon - BirdWeb A small duck with a short bill and round head, the American Wigeon has a reddish-brown body, and a speckled grayish head that is plain in females and boldly patterned in males Its bill is blue-gray with a narrow black border at the base, and its feet are dark gray