American Wigeon

Male is brownish with a gray head and a glossy green face patch. Female has a bluish bill and flecked head. Speculum is green.

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Common Name

American Wigeon

Comments

Though primarily aquatic, these ducks can often be found nibbling grass on the shores of ponds and marshes.

Scientific Name

Anas americana

Habitat

Freshwater streams, lakes, marshes.

Size

To 23 in. (58 cm)