wigeon
Whistling marsh bird
A wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling duck found across the Northern Hemisphere, recognized by its rounded head and short bill.
The American wigeon has a distinctive white crown stripe, while the Eurasian wigeon sports a chestnut head with a cream-colored forehead.
Wigeons graze on aquatic vegetation and grass more than most ducks, often feeding on land near water.
We spotted a flock of wigeons on the pond.
Shallow, casual involvement
waterfowl · duck · ornithology · taxonomy · subspecies · identification · birdwatching · field guide
Shallow, casual involvement
- grazingFeeding on pasture
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- flockingGathering in crowds
- swimmingLocomotion through water
diving · courtship · whistling · call · pair bond · monogamous · nesting · brood
Bird's lightweight covering
- speculumMedical opening device
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
markings · crest · coverts · wingbar · chestnut · cream · eclipse · breeding plumage
dabbling
Shallow, casual involvement
American · waterfowl · duck · ornithology · taxonomy · subspecies · identification · birdwatching · field guide · birding
dabbling
Shallow, casual involvement
swimming · diving · courtship · whistling · call · pair bond · monogamous · nesting · brood · eggs
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
- speculumMedical opening device
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
coloration · markings · crest · coverts · wingbar · chestnut · cream · eclipse · breeding plumage · green
wetlands
Water-saturated terrain
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
- pondsSmall freshwater bodies
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
estuary · lake · river · reeds · sedges · mudflats · coastal · lagoon · saltmarsh · tidal flats
flyway
Established bird migration path
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- overwinteringEnduring the cold months
breeding grounds · arctic · tundra · stopover · flock · northward · southward · wintering · journey · long-distance