wigeon
Either of two species of dabbling duck of genus Anas, order Anseriformes. The American wigeon A. americana, about 48 cm/19 in long, is found along both coasts in winter and breeds inland. Males have a white-capped head and a green eye stripe.
| The Eurasian wigeon A. penelope has a dark head without eye stripe. It is a regular winter visitor along both North American coasts. |
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