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Birds
Eurasian wigeon
Eurasian wigeon · Mareca penelope
Discover the charming Eurasian wigeon with its striking plumage and characteristic whistling call in the wild.
Fact file
- Size
- Eurasian wigeons reach a body length of 50 to 60 cm and weigh between 800 and 1,200 g.
- Males and females
- Males are clearly distinguishable from females by their striking head colouring and the absence of horns.
- Sounds
- The name Eurasian wigeon comes from its characteristic whistling call, which it gives in various situations.
- Diet
- Their diet consists mainly of aquatic plants, grasses and seeds.
- Offspring
- Reproduction takes place in the breeding season, when the female lays around 7–10 eggs in a nest made of plant material.
How to identify Eurasian wigeon
The Eurasian wigeon has striking grey-brown plumage with a distinctive light brown head. You can recognise males by their bright head colouring and the white wing patch.
The body length is about 50 to 60 cm with a weight of 800 to 1,200 g. Its compact appearance is complemented by a short, thick neck and a broad bill.
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Where Eurasian wigeon live
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