American wigeon Anas americana

Dabbling Ducks family Anatidae- puddle ducks. Mainly on smaller ponds & marshes in shallow water. Feed at surface by “dabbling” bill in the water. Can take off from water without running.

Female:

• Dark smudge around eye
• Weakly patterned flanks
• Gray-brown head

Male:

• White or buffy forehead
• Distinctive dark green mask from eye to neck
• White wing patch
• White hip patch

General Description:

• Rounded head
• Small gray bill, usually
• Tipped downward
• Grazes in fields in flocks
• Length 20”