American wigeon
These medium sized ducks are native to North America. While females and non-mating males are brown in color, males sport a streak of vibrant green feathers behind the eye. When resting on the water, these birds pull their heads down, making it look like they have no neck.
- Conservation StatusLow Concern
- Life span2-3 years
- Body sizearound 20 in. long
- Native habitat Lakes, freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and marshes of America
- DietAquatic and land plants, insects, crustaceans