Wigeon are dabbling ducks in the genus Anas. There are three species: the Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope), the American Wigeon (A. americana) and the Chilöe Wigeon (A. sibilatrix). Widgeon is an alternative, though archaic, spelling; the American Wigeon has in the past been known as Baldpate.
three wigeon species hybridise in captivity,[1] and American and Eurasian Wigeons hybridise in the wild.[2] An American Wigeon × Mallard hybrid has also been recorded
three wigeon species hybridise in captivity,[1] and American and Eurasian Wigeons hybridise in the wild.[2] An American Wigeon × Mallard hybrid has also been recorded
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