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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
AMWI
Code 6
ANAAME
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Dark brown
Head pattern:
Unique pattern
Crown Color:
White
Forehead Color:
White
Nape Color:
Green with sheen.
Throat Color:
White to buff with fine black barring.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
46-58 cm (18-23 in)
Weight:
771 g (27.2 oz)
Size:
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:
Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern:
Streaked
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X