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American wigeon (male)

Mareca americana

Description:

The breeding plumage is characterized by the green eye patch. Wigeons are a medium size dabbler with a roundish head and short neck and bill.

Habitat:

Spotted feeding in the mud flats at low tide at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

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Brian38
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Brian38

DuPont, Washington, United States

Spotted on Mar 17, 2019
Submitted on Mar 19, 2019

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