American Wigeon

Mareca americana

The American wigeon, also known as the baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon.

Select tracking region

Where are you looking?

Select a tracking region above to ping the eBird database and reveal live hotspots for the American Wigeon.

Loading sightings...

💬 Discussion

Loading comments...

Enter your name and email to join the discussion

Low-Light Telephoto Systems

Identifying specific features of the American Wigeon requires high-contrast magnification. Check out the top-rated 8x42 optics.

View Pro Optics

📘 ID Reference Card

Duck & Waterfowl ID Reference

Compact pocket-card format — print & fold. Covers plumage, field marks, and song mnemonics.

$4.99View Card

Expedition Prep

Targeting the American Wigeon?

Build a custom travel itinerary around these hotpot clusters using our trip planning suite.

Open Planner