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American Wigeon

Anas americana

Description:

Medium dabbling duck, brown body with white crown, large green ear patch extending to back of head, buff washed breast and sides, and white belly. White shoulder patches visible in flight. Black-tipped pale blue bill. Swift direct flight, strong wing beats. Flies in tight flocks.

Habitat:

Wooded Wetlands

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Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Statesboro, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Nov 20, 2010
Submitted on Dec 8, 2011

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