What does the Wigeon eat?

The Wigeon's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily grazes on aquatic and terrestrial vegetation)

How it forages

Primarily a grazer, feeding on the leaves, stems, and seeds of aquatic and terrestrial plants. They often 'tip up' to reach submerged vegetation but rarely dive. They are also known to graze on short grass in fields, sometimes in large flocks, similar to geese. Occasionally consumes insects and small invertebrates, especially during the breeding season.

When it feeds

Diurnal, but may feed at night, especially during full moon periods or when disturbed during the day.

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