Eurasian Wigeon
Eurasian Wigeon (<em>Mareca penelope</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A sleek duck with a chestnut head and cream forehead in males; gathers in large flocks on lakes and estuaries; feeds on aquatic plants, often grazing on land.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Mareca; binomial: Mareca penelope; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 45-50cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: AF and n OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
