“Baldpates often graze like geese on young grasses, and they are fond of eelgrass, which they will steal from diving ducks...” Britannica
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 anas americana
“[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 “Baldpates often graze like geese on young grasses,
They are a noisy species. While most ducks quack, the male American Wigeon produces a very distinct, high-pitched three-note whistle that sounds similar to a squeaky toy. While most ducks quack, the male American Wigeon