Widgeon (Noun)
Meaning
Freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Widgeons migrate to warmer climates in search of food and favorable breeding conditions during the winter months.
- This species of widgeon was once considered a separate genus but is now classified under the Anas genus along with other closely related ducks.
- In addition to aquatic plants, the American widgeon's diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and insects that are found in shallow water.
- Many bird enthusiasts travel to Europe to see the Eurasian widgeon in its natural habitat and learn about its behavior and characteristics.
- Widgeons generally form large groups during migration periods, often with other duck species such as the Northern pintail and the Gadwall.