American Widgeon

A dabbling duck, 19-20" in length. Recognized in flight by conspicuous white patch under wing. Occurs in fresh water ponds and sheltered salt water regions where it feeds on plant material. While feeding, it rides high in the water like a Coot. The Widgeon also grazes in fields.

American Widgeon male
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
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American Widgeon male
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
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American Widgeon male
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
American Widgeon 571 British Columbia Victoria
American Widgeon
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
American Widgeon 566 British Columbia Victoria
American Widgeon female
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
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American Widgeon female
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sancuary, Victoria BC, March, 2017
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AmericanWigeon breeding male, Socorro, New Mexico; Jan 23, 2008
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American Wigeons males in breeding plumage - Socorro New Mexico, January 2008
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American Wigeon female in breeding plumage- Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, California - January 2008
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