Wigeon Eurasian (Anas penelope) male & female in flight – India

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Wigeon Eurasian (Anas penelope) male & female in flight – India

A winter visitor.  The male has a more rufous head and neck with yellow forehead and a white forewing in flight.  The female has a more uniform brownish head and body.

  • Species:Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyDucks, Geese & Swans (Anatidae)
  • Date Taken20120302
  • Location:Sundabans Water Ways
  • Area:West Bengal
  • Country:India
  • Region:Indian Sub-Continent
Photo File Ref: BSC01103ac Wigeon Eurasian 3 Sundabans WB India Mar12 PH7_0987
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