🌿Native Nature

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Mareca

About

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 small duck and americana refers to America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Wigeon?
The scientific name of American Wigeon is Mareca americana.
What kingdom does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does American Wigeon belong to?
American Wigeon belongs to the genus Mareca.