Waterfowl of Ontario
this guide can help you identify what waterbirds you see in Ontario
Gadwall
The gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a common and widespread dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.
American Wigeon
The American wigeon (Mareca americana), also called a baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck found in North America. Formerly assigned to Anas, this species is classified with the other wigeons in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian wigeon. Mareca is from the Brazilian-Portuguese word Marréco for a ...more ↓
Eurasian Wigeon
The Eurasian wigeon, also known as widgeon (Mareca penelope) is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is common and widespread within its Palearcticrange.
