American Wigeon

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English - November 13, 2019 08:00 - ★★★★★ - 485 ratings
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The American Wigeon is a grazer. Its bill is narrow, with a pointed tip like that of a goose. When feeding on water plants, a wigeon grabs a leaf and rips it off with its strong bill, rather than using the straining apparatus typical of dabbling ducks.