Image via Macaulay Library
Eurasian Wigeon
- Scientific name
- Mareca penelope
- Family
- Anatidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Eurasian Wigeon, Mareca penelope, is a species of dabbling duck primarily associated with the Palearctic realm. Its evolutionary history is defined by its adaptation to freshwater wetlands and coastal marshes, where its broad wing shape facilitates efficient migratory patterns between breeding grounds in northern Europe and Asia and its wintering sites in milder climates.
The species is distinguished by the unique aesthetic of the male during breeding season, characterized by a creamy forehead and a chestnut-colored head. Ornithological documentation, notably by naturalists like Carl Linnaeus who formally described the species in 1758, emphasizes the bird's distinct vocalizations and social behavior, which have long been subjects of study for wildlife biologists and birdwatchers observing the broader Anatidae family.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Eurasian Wigeon
Eurasian Wigeon is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Eurasian Wigeon on collecto.rs?
Eurasian Wigeon doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Eurasian Wigeon?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Eurasian Wigeon catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Eurasian Wigeon is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
