Widgeon
n.
Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially those belonging to the subgenus Mareca , of the genus Anas . The common European widgeon ( Anas penelope ) and the American widgeon ( Anas Americana ) are the most important species. The latter is called also baldhead , baldpate , baldface , baldcrown , smoking duck , wheat , duck , and whitebelly .
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