Photo: American Wigeon (Mareca americana). Photo: Alix d'Entremont/Macaulay Library
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week’s Monday Nature Mystery, John Wilson!
Congratulations to John for identifying the American Wigeon (Mareca americana).
American Wigeon (Mareca americana), Alix d'Entremont/Macaulay Library
According to All About Birds, American Wigeons spend more time swimming and cover more ground between foraging periods than other dabbling ducks such as Gadwalls, Mallards, and Green-winged Teals. When startled, they erupt in flight from the water's surface at a moment's notice, flying erratically and rapidly. Males aggressively compete for females on the wintering grounds, frequently chasing females and fighting off rival males with bill snaps and threatening postures.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Anonymous/Macaulay Library