American Wigeon

• Size: 16-23" long // 33" wingspan
• Diet: wigeon grass, cattail, sedge, duckweed, and water milfoil; as well as upland plants and seeds of grass, clover, rice, wheat, and barley
• Seasonal Habits: Migrate in winter
• Temperament: Not Aggressive

American Wigeons congregate in groups on lakes and wetlands, where they nibble aquatic vegetation from the surface or tip up to grab plants under the water. They also waddle through fields plucking at plants with their short bill. Unlike many ducks, they are quite vocal, especially during the nonbreeding season.