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In this video, we take a look at the Eurasian wigeon.

Quick facts:

• Average size: 49 cm (19 in)
• Average weight: 787g (28 oz)
• Average wingspan: 111 cm (44 in)
• Family: Anatidae

Description:

The Eurasian wigeon is a brownish-grey duck. Males have a large white patch on the wings. The breeding male is markedly different. It has grey on its back and flanks, green speculums, and black feathers toward the rear. They also bear a conspicuous cream-coloured crown.

Vocalisations:

They are vocal birds. The male makes whistling noises, and the female produces a low growl.

Distribution:

Eurasian wigeons breed in the Palearctic and migrates south in winter to southern Europe, South Asia, Africa, and less commonly in the United States.

Habitat:

These birds favour open wetlands, boggy grasslands, and marshes. They nest beneath dense vegetation cover, usually near water.

Social behaviour:

Eurasian wigeons are highly gregarious outside the breeding season and form large flocks.

Diet:

Eurasian wigeons are mostly herbivorous and eat a wide variety of plant materials such as leaves, stems, roots, and seeds. They may feed on some small invertebrates such as aquatic insects.

They feed in water and on land. In water, they dab the surface water or submerge their heads underwater. They also graze and forage on land.

Reproduction:

They nest on the ground in a shallow scrape lined with grass and down. Females lay around nine eggs on average, which she incubates for up to 25 days. The ducklings leave nest shortly after hatching and head for the water.

Conservation:

The Eurasian wigeon is protected by the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA). It is listed as least concern on the IUCN red list.

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