Chiloe Wigeon Anas sibilatrix

Native to South America, these ducks are popular in captivity and escapes occur frequently. This one accompanied Mallards and, although it could fly perfectly well, one wing was clipped.

Chiloe Wigeon, Swanton Morley, 31-Mar-07 Chiloe Wigeon, Swanton Morley, 31-Mar-07
Chiloe Wigeon, Swanton Morley, 31-Mar-07 Chiloe Wigeon, Swanton Morley, 31-Mar-07

escaped Chiloe Wigeon, Swanton Morley (Norfolk, UK), 31st March 2007

 

These ones were still in captivity:

Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 18-Jan-04 Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 18-Jan-04

captive Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection (Norfolk, UK), 18th January 2004

 

Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 13-Feb-10 Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 13-Feb-10
Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 13-Feb-10 Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 13-Feb-10

captive Chiloe Wigeons, Blakeney Collection (Norfolk, UK), 13th February 2010

 

Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 28-Feb-09 Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection, 28-Feb-09

captive Chiloe Wigeon, Blakeney Collection (Norfolk, UK), 28th February 2009