Waterfowl ID · Dabbler
American Wigeon
Drake white crown, green eye stripe, pinkish body. Whistling call.
In flight
White forewing patch on drakes
Color palette
Color palette
White crown
Green stripe
Pinkish body
Blue-gray bill
Wing feather pattern
Wing pattern (upper wing)
Big white shoulder patch on drakes, green speculum.
Peak months in California
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fish & Game regulations
Federal duck stamp, CA validation and HIP required. Species bag limits apply. Steel shot only.
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