Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope): Biology, Migration, and Ecological Importance of a Classic Palearctic Duck The Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) is a graceful and highly distinctive dabbling duck whose seasonal movements connect Arctic and sub-Arctic breeding grounds with temperate and tropical wintering wetlands. Renowned for its refined plumage, grazing-based feeding strategy, and strong flocking behavior, the […]
