Meaning of the word wigeon in English

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wigeon

US /ˈwɪdʒ.ən/
UK /ˈwɪdʒ.ən/
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Noun

a dabbling duck with a small bill, found in Eurasia and North America. The male has a reddish head with a creamy yellow crown.

Example:
We spotted a beautiful male wigeon on the lake.
The sound of the wigeon's whistle is quite distinctive.