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American Widgeon

Anas americana

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Description:

A common and increasingly abundant duck, the American Wigeon breeds in northwestern North America and is found throughout the rest of the continent in migration and in winter. Its small bill and the male's white forehead, as well as certain aspects of nesting and feeding behavior, distinguish this species from other dabbling ducks

Habitat:

Lakes and ponds

Notes:

Spring migration has begun! So fortunate to see so many birds that pass through and use the Great Salt Lake for a rest stop or for breeding

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