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ORDER: Anseriformes; FAMILY: Anatidae; Habitat Lakes and Ponds; Food Plants; Nesting Ground; Behavior Dabbler
Conservation Low Concern
BASIC DESCRIPTION
Quiet lakes and wetlands come alive with the breezy whistle of the American Wigeon, a dabbling duck with pizzazz. Breeding males have a green eye patch and a conspicuous white crown, earning them the nickname "baldpate." [...]. [...]. Despite being common their populations are declining. [...].
American Wigeons eat a higher proportion of plant matter than any other dabbling duck thanks to their short gooselike bill. The shortness of the bill helps exert more force at the tip so they can pluck vegetation from fields and lawns with ease. [...].
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Wigeon/overview 