American Wigeon
Latin: Mareca americana
Birds of America
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From Audubon Magazine
July 8, 2022
What's In a Bird Name?
More than 100 North American birds carry the names of people, some of whom were enslavers, supremacists, or grave robbers. A growing movement aims to do away with honorifics all together and bestow monikers that reflect each species' unique qualities
News
July 8, 2022
California Has a Peacock Problem
Feral peafowl have turned neighbor against neighbor in Los Angeles, where they claw up gardens, peck at car fenders, and belt out their songs at all hours. Is a more harmonious coexistence possible?
Letter From The Editor
July 8, 2022
No Time Like the Present
However quickly life seems to move, it’s worth slowing down and paying attention.
Audubon View
July 8, 2022
Listen to the Birds Today
Some days, they sing messages of peril. But some days, they sing songs of beauty and hope.
Photography
July 8, 2022
How to Sandproof Your Gear for Beachfront Photography
The beach can be a photographer’s dream—or worst nightmare. Tame unruly sand and salt spray with these pro tips and key tools.
News
July 8, 2022
Help Us Brainstorm New Names for These Six Birds
Momentum is building to replace honorific common bird names with more descriptive monikers. Share your ideas here!
News
July 7, 2022
In Nebraska’s Loess Canyons, Setting Trees Ablaze Gives Prairie Birds a Boost
For generations Great Plains ranchers saw fire as a foe. Now they’re banding together and embracing it as a tool to restore grassland habitat.
Field Notes
July 7, 2022
The Buried Treasure in Panama’s Mangrove Forests: the Carbon They Store
These ecosystems feed and shelter migrating birds and surrounding communities—and help fight climate change. By tapping some of that value, conservationists seek to ensure they’ll continue doing so.
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