American Wigeon
American Wigeon (<em>Mareca americana</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
American Wigeon (Mareca americana) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A dabbling duck, the male with a white crown stripe and green eye patch; grazes on aquatic plants, often stealing food from diving ducks; a common wintering duck of North America.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Mareca; binomial: Mareca americana; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789). Typical size: 45-56cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: MA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
