baldpate

American wigeonAmerican wigeon, or baldpate (Anas americana).
American wigeon
American wigeonAmerican wigeon (Anas americana).

baldpate, popular North American game duck, also known as the American wigeon. See wigeon.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: baldpate
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 15 January 2020
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/animal/baldpate
Access Date: September 19, 2024