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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Eurasian Wigeon
Anas penelope
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
EUWI
Code 6
ANAPEN
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Dark brown
Head pattern:
Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Rufous or rust with cream.
Forehead Color:
Buff
Nape Color:
Red-brown
Throat Color:
Red-brown
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
46-51 cm (18-20 in)
Weight:
1000 g (35.27 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X