The Chiloe wigeon is a highly social duck that communicates by lifting its chin and whistling. It feeds mainly on land using its short bill to graze, yet will also dabble in the water for aquatic plants and invertebrates. Nesting in tall grasses, both parents help raise young.
Chiloe Wigeon
Anas sibilatrix
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Length: 17 to 21 in
Weight: 1.5 to 2 lbs
Habitat: Lakes, marshes, and rivers
Diet: Grass, aquatic plants, and invertebrates
