Anas penelope | Eurasian wigeon
Vagrant
An occasional winter visitor, the Eurasian wigeon is a noisy dabbling duck. The males’ distinct breeding plumage includes a chestnut head with a cream colored crown, gray flanks and back, black rear, pinkish breast, white belly, and a bright white upper wing patch. Outside of breeding season, the males appear much more similar to the females, with a light gray-brown appearance and whitish belly. Both sexes have a light blue bill with a black tip.
Hotspots for Eurasian wigeon
- Kawaiʻele State Waterbird Sanctuary | Details for Kawaiʻele State Waterbird Sanctuary
- Nuʻupia Ponds | Details for Nuʻupia Ponds
Kawaiʻele State Waterbird Sanctuary
Wetland
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Nuʻupia Ponds
Wetland
![Hiking Hiking](https://hawaiibirdingtrails.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/hiking.png)