Baldpate

American wigeonAmerican wigeon, or baldpate (Anas americana).
Illustration of a baldpate, also known as the American wigeon (Anas americana), showing a duck with a white crown, green patch near the eye, brownish body, and pale underparts.
American wigeonAmerican wigeon (Anas americana).

Baldpate, popular North American game duck, also known as the American wigeon. See wigeon.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Baldpate
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 12 November 2026
Access Date: November 14, 2026