Wigeon (Noun)
Meaning
Freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a distinctive whistling call, commonly found in wetlands and grasslands.
- Wigeon are social birds that often gather in large flocks, particularly during the winter months.
- The American wigeon is a migratory bird that travels from its breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska to its wintering grounds in the southern United States and Mexico.
- Wigeon are herbivores, feeding on a variety of aquatic plants, including grasses, sedges, and aquatic vegetation.
- In the UK, the Eurasian wigeon is a common winter visitor, with large numbers arriving from its breeding grounds in northern Europe and Russia.