American Wigeon

The American Wigeon duck winters in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona. This attractively colored duck is common throughout the southern United States during migration. A noisy duck, the male has a clear whistle in three syllables: whoee-whoe-whoe, whereas the female has a low growl qua-ack.As you will often see in Papago Park, the American Coot will often join their flocks. This was photographed in the late winter afternoon when the natural light is especially warm and colorful. This photo is part of my Birds, Ducks & Geese Photo Gallery.

Photo by Don Peterson. I create web design that touches the heart – http://newark1.com.