A common duck that feeds mainly of aquatic grasses. It is identified by a large white patch on it's forewing, the male has a white crown and dark tail coverts. The female has a bluish bill. Widgeons congregate in large rafts and fly in tight flocks, not in the regular "V" formation.

"Male American Wigeon," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.