American Wigeon

Anas americana

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

AMWI

Code 6

ANAAME

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Unique pattern
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White with black streaking.
Throat Color: White with black streaking.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-58 cm (18-23 in)
Weight: 771 g (27.2 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Brown with fine black barring.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with strong wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 76-89 cm (30-35 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Streaked
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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