Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Location in Oregon
American Wigeon |
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Anas americana - A common duck, feeding largely on aquatic vegetation, occasionally coming ashore to eat shoots of grains and grasses. Recognized by large white patch on the forewing, most distinct in male. Except in the breeding season, wigeons congregate in large flocks. Unlike most ducks they fly in tight flocks and not in long open V's. The male also shows a white crown and flanks and dark tail coverts. Call is of 2 or 3 short whistles, the last one lower pitched. Look at Next Bird Back to Bird Directory Page 13 Back to Thumbs Page 39 |