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Eurasian widgeon  Anas penelope,Eurasian wigeon,Geotagged,Greece,Lake Kerkini,Mareca penelope,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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  1. Based on the published phylogeny, the genus Anas was split into four monophyletic genera with five extant species moved into the resurrected genus Mareca.
    One of them is A.penelope.
    Posted 6 years ago

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The Eurasian wigeon, also known as widgeon is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus "Mareca". It is common and widespread within its range.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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Uploaded Apr 18, 2015. Captured Mar 26, 2015 16:36 in Kerkini Lake National Park, Eparchiaki Odos Rodopolis, Sintiki 620 55, Greece.
  • Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
  • f/6.5
  • 1/159s
  • ISO800
  • 247mm