American Wigeon

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American Wigeon
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Habitat
The American wigeon can be found in freshwater marshes, lakes, rivers, ponds, saltwater bays and estuaries.

Diet
The American Wigeon is a dabbling duck, it feeds on plant matter on or just below the surface of the water. It eats the seeds, stems and leafy parts of aquatic plants. Its short, stubby bill helps it exert force on plants, making it easier to pull off stems and leaves. It also eats insects, mollusks and crustaceans. The American wigeon sometimes also eats seeds and shoots of plants in grain field and meadows.

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