wigeon

/ˈwɪdʒən/
noun
  1. A freshwater duck (genus Mareca) with a short bill and a distinctive whistling call, found in North America and Eurasia.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a rare Eurasian wigeon among the mallards.
    • The male wigeon has a green stripe on its head and a white patch on its wing.
    • A flock of wigeon landed on the pond near the hiking trail.
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