American Wigeon (Anas americana)

Above: A drake American Wigeon along the Cambridge waterfront (Dorchester Co., Maryland, 2/10/2008).
Below two: Another drake photographed at the same site (2/27/2005).



Below: A female American Wigeon on the Choptank River in Dorchester Co., Maryland (2/27/2005).


Below: Commensal feeding--the American Wigeon at this Worcester Co. pond were taking advantage of the aquatic vegetation being brought to the surface by the many diving birds such as American Coots, Ring-necked Ducks, and Ruddy Ducks.

Below: A pair of American Wigeon feed on submerged vegetation in coastal Worcester Co., Maryland (11/2/2008).


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