Eurasian Wigeon

Anas penelope

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

EUWI

Code 6

ANAPEN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: No data.
Head Pattern: Capped, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Buff
Forehead Color: Buff
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Red-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-51 cm (18-20 in)
Weight: 816 g (28.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray, Rufous or Rust
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Gray with fine black barring.
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 76-81 cm (30-32 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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