This is a color variation commonly called a "storm widgeon" and your picture is the most extreme sample I have ever seen.? I'm not sure what the genetics are and google was not of much help. I have seen and photographed these over the years and always look for them in widgeon flocks. I had one at my backyard pond for a few weeks last year.Your image makes me want to go there to get my own images of this bird. It is very striking indeed.Bob KothenbeutelWoodinville, WAviper.bob at frontier.com


On Monday, April 4, 2016 9:46 PM, Andrew Jacobson <andjake19 at gmail.com> wrote:


Hey tweets! ? I am hoping that I can get some thoughts from the group on this American Wigeon's interesting plumage. ?He was seen at Nisqually yesterday. ?
https://flickr.com/photos/140029776 at N08/sets/72157664501009623
Thanks!
Andy
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