Anas Americana -

They are a noisy species. While most ducks quack, the male American Wigeon produces a very distinct, high-pitched three-note whistle that sounds similar to a squeaky toy.

Unlike many other dabbling ducks that primarily forage in shallow water, American Wigeons have evolved to be specialized . They are frequently seen on land, grazing on grasses like geese. Their stubby, "goose-like" blue-gray bill is a specialized tool perfectly adapted for this terrestrial feeding. anas americana

Wigeons are famously known as "thief ducks." They often hang around diving ducks, like the Canvasback, to steal the aquatic vegetation (such as eelgrass) that the divers bring to the surface. They are a noisy species