Order: Anseriformes     Family: Anatidae     Genus: Mareca

Species: Mareca americana

Introduction: 

The American Wigeon or “Baldpate” is a common waterfowl species in Washington and popular game bird throughout North America, known for its excellent table fare. The white crown on the drake is the origin of its name sake as it gives the bird a bald appearance. These ducks are a welcome sight that signifies the fall migration as they arrive here by the thousands in fall to winter in the great Pacific Northwest.

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