American Wigeon

or

Baldpate

Anas americana

A pair of American Wigeons
Photo courtesy of Jim Kavanagh

These Wigeons are widespread over North America, showing a preference for freshwater marshy habitats.

They hide their nests on high ground in rough grass. The hen sits for 24-25 days on the 7-12 cream-colored eggs. The ducklings are very attractive, being brown on the upper parts with a black line over the top of the head and chestnut sides on their faces.

This is a hardy species in captivity.