Wigeon  (Anas penelope)

Facts

Also known as:Eurasian wigeon
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Anas
Size Length: 42 – 50cm
Wingspan: 71 – 85cm
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Status

Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (as amended) in the UK. Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern).