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Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope
Anatidae Low risk

The Eurasian wigeon or European wigeon, also known as the widgeon or wigeon, is one of three extant species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is common and widespread within its Palearctic range.

Summary from Wikipedia

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Sonothèque ADVL · xeno-canto 1080061

At a glance

Family
Anatidae
Group
Waterfowl
Conservation status
Low risk

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