Definition

Noun: * American Wigeon: A species of dabbling duck (Mareca americana) native to North America. The male is characterized by a distinctive white crown and a green band extending from the eye to the back of the head.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted an American wigeon in the marsh, easily identified by the male's white forehead.
  • The American wigeon is often seen grazing on land, unlike many other ducks.
  • Birdwatchers were excited to add the American wigeon to their life list.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal ornithological contexts as well as in casual birdwatching. It specifies a particular species within the broader "wigeon" group, which includes the Eurasian wigeon ().

Variants and Related Words

• Baldpate: A common alternative name for the American wigeon, also referring to the male's white crown.
• Wigeon (or Widgeon): The general term for ducks of the genus .

Synonyms

• Baldpate (n): A direct synonym for the American wigeon.

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the bird species .

Noun

1. a widgeon the male of which has a white crown