A photograph of a paper cutout of a photo of an American Wigeon in a marshy field with grass, cattails, and a pond.
“American Wigeon” in a marshy field

American Wigeon

AMWI
  • Scientific: Mareca americana
  • Spanish: Silbón Americano
  • French: Canard d'Amérique
  • Family: Ducks and Geese
  • Bird Code: AMWI

If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change

Predicted percentage of habitat lost

59%
Summer range lost
16%
Winter range lost

Climate and other threats imore info

Habitat

Marshes, lakes, bays, fields, and wetlands. Found on both fresh water and salt water.

Range

Widespread across most of North America.

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Did you know?

American Wigeons have a diet that includes more plant matter than any other dabbling duck. The design of their short, goose-like bill allows them to apply greater force at the tip, making it easy for them to pull vegetation from fields and lawns.