Cosa mangia American Wigeon?

La dieta di American Wigeon determina dove e quando lo troverai. Capire cosa mangia aiuta a prevedere dove cercare.

Panoramica della dieta

Herbivore (primarily aquatic vegetation, grasses, sedges, agricultural crops)

Come cerca cibo

Primarily a grazer, feeding on the leaves, stems, and seeds of aquatic plants, grasses, and sedges. They often 'tip up' to reach submerged vegetation. They are also known to steal food from diving ducks and coots, a behavior known as kleptoparasitism. Occasionally consumes insects and small invertebrates.

Quando si nutre

Diurnal, though they may feed at night, especially during migration or in areas with human disturbance.

Esplora American Wigeon