American Wigeon (Anas americana)
A small duck with round head and small beak, frequently seen in parks around Montreal, especially during spring and autumn.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | American Wigeon |
| 🇫🇷 | Canard d'Amérique |
| 🇩🇪 | Nordamerikanische Pfeifente |
| 🇲🇽 | Silbón americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
Characteristics
| Length | 42-59cm |
| Weight | 512-1330g |
| Wingspan | 76-91cm |
| Clutch Size | 3-13 eggs |
| Incubation | 25-26 days |
| Fledging | 42-49 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
Explore More
📖 Wikipedia Page: For more information about this species.
Identification and Whereabouts
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.
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.
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | x | - | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.
All content on this page — including photos, videos, and field audio recordings — was created by Karl-Heinz Müller, a Montréal-based wildlife filmmaker, sound recordist, and photographer. Founder of MUUUH and Québec Sauvage, he has spent over a decade documenting Canada’s natural habitats through immersive soundscapes and wildlife films. Learn more about Karl-Heinz
Last updated: 2024-12-31