American Wigeon Anas americana
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Nordamerikanische Pfeifente |
| English | American Wigeon |
| French | Canard d'Amérique |
| Spanish | Silbón americano |
Description
A small duck with round head and small beak, frequently seen in parks around Montreal, especially during spring and autumn.
How to Identify
To identify this bird, i look at shape of the head and head color pattern of the male. American Wigeon has a round head and small beak. The drake's head top is grey, and he has green feathers around the eyes.
Where When to Spot
My sightings of this bird happened in Rapids Park Lachine during spring and autumn. American Wigeon is a migratory bird, spending summer more North and winter more South.
Photos
Observations
| 2022-04-30 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-06-08 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-05-07 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-04-27 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2018-03-31 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2017-09-16 | Parc des Rapides |
| 2016-10-15 | Parc des Rapides |
| 2016-04-17 | Parc des Rapides |