American Wigeon

About the American Wigeon

A handsome dabbling duck with a rounded head and short bill, often seen grazing in wetlands, ponds, and grassy shorelines.

Fun Facts

• Male American Wigeons have a creamy white stripe running down the forehead.
• They are sometimes called baldpates because of their pale crown.
• Wigeons often steal aquatic plants from diving ducks and coots.
• Their soft whistling calls are commonly heard during migration and winter.