Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mareca-penelope"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.1 cm and a weight of 783.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 50.1 cm | 19.7 in |
| 体重 | 783.75 g | 27.65 oz |
识别
羽毛
Males have chestnut head with creamy-yellow forehead blaze; pink-buff breast; gray flanks; white belly. White forewing patch conspicuous in flight. Females rufous-brown. Compact with small bill. Dimorphic.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on boreal and subarctic lakes and bogs across Eurasia from Iceland east to Siberia. Winters in huge numbers on estuaries, lakes, and coastal grasslands in western Europe and South and Southeast Asia.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
产卵数
6-12
声音
鸣唱
Male produces a clear, ringing whee-oo whistle; female gives a low, guttural purr. The male's bright, piping call is the classic sound of European winter estuaries and flocks.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Mareca |
| 物种 | Mareca penelope |
Distribution
Eurasian Wigeon has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family