American Wigeon

Mareca marecula

The American Wigeon, Mareca americana, is a medium-sized dabbling duck found in North America. The male has a distinctive white forehead and crown, a green eye patch, and a pink breast. Females are mottled brown with a dark smudge around the eye. They are known for their whistling calls and are often found in small flocks on freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes. American Wigeons are herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants and grasses. They are migratory birds, breeding in northern areas and wintering in the southern United States and Mexico. Their conservation status is of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes