Unlike many other dabbling ducks that primarily forage in shallow water, American Wigeons have evolved to be specialized . They are frequently seen on land, grazing on grasses like geese. Their stubby, "goose-like" blue-gray bill is a specialized tool perfectly adapted for this terrestrial feeding.
“[Drakes] have a fast, erratic flight pattern that reveals a bold white wing patch and brilliant green speculum...” Facebook · Whidbey Island Rocks - WIR · 8 years ago anas americana
The breeding male is quite "fashionable," sporting a broad green patch behind the eye, a pinkish-brown breast, and large white shoulder patches that are highly visible during flight. Females are more subtly dressed in grayish-brown plumage, providing excellent camouflage for ground nesting. Community Observations Unlike many other dabbling ducks that primarily forage