About the American Wigeon
The American wigeon, also known as the baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mareca americana |
| Species Codes | amewig, AMWI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Wigeon belong to?
The American Wigeon (Mareca americana) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the American Wigeon?
The American wigeon, also known as the baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon....
Where can I report a American Wigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of American Wigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amewig, or on iNaturalist.
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