American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The American wigeon, also known as the baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon.
Fun Fact
Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range, in the southern half of the United States, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and the Mid-Atlantic coastal region, and further south into Central America, the Caribbean, and northwestern South America.
Diet
Feed on dry land, eating waste grain in harvested fields and grazing on pasture grasses, winter wheat, clover, and lettuce.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance