This visiting, medium-sized duck is found in open marshes and wetlands. Both sexes have round heads with short necks and light blue bills. Males in the breeding season disply a green eye mask and white head cap. Females and non-breeding males are brown. The American wigeon is a highly vocal species. It is often be found mingling with other waterbirds.

The map below shows hotspots along our birding trails where you might see this bird. Learn more by visiting our species profile page for American wigeon.