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The American wigeon , also called a 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. ''Mareca'' is from the Brazilian-Portuguese word ''Marréco'' for a small duck and ''americana'' refers to America.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by William Bodine
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Uploaded Oct 23, 2024. Captured Oct 23, 2024 13:16 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/332s
  • ISO250
  • 300mm