- "The Eurasian wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling duck commonly found across northern Eurasia. It is closely related to the American wigeon and the two species can sometimes interbreed when two populations come into contact with one another. The Eurasian wigeon is found mainly in Nordic countries and Russia during the breeding season, but in warmer areas in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America during winter. This duck is easily recognizable based on the rounded shape of its head and a large white patch on the wings of the males, that remains present even in their eclipse plumage."
- ― In-Game Description
The Eurasian Wigeon is a class 1 duck that can be hunted on Revontuli Coast, Vurhonga Savanna, and Salzwiesen Park.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Gregarious, skittish |
| Habitat | Freshwater ponds and lakes |
| Senses | Excellent vision |
| Social | Mixed groups most of the year, mated pairs during breeding season |
| Active | Intermittently throughout day and night |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 1 Ammo, Eurasian Wigeon Decoys and Caller |
| Species | Mareca penelope |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Revontuli Coast | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 00:00 - 05:30 |  Resting
|
| 05:00 - 07:30 |  Feeding
|
| 07:00 - 09:30 | Resting
|
| 09:00 - 11:30 | Feeding
|
| 11:00 - 13:30 | Resting
|
| 13:00 - 15:30 | Feeding
|
| 15:00 - 17:30 | Resting
|
| 17:00 - 19:30 | Feeding
|
| 19:00 - 00:30 | Resting
|
Tips[]
Ducks will fly against the wind when making a landing, so be mindful of the wind direction. If you are going to use blinds and decoys, place your decoys approximately 50ms (54yds) away from your blind so the Eurasian Widgeon won't fly on top of you and spook.
Plumage Variants[]
Male[]
Brown - Front
Brown - Back
Eclipse - Front
Eclipse - Back
Grey - Front
Grey - Back
Hybrid - Front
Hybrid - Back
Leucistic Variation 1 - Front
Leucistic Variation 1 - Back
Leucistic Variation 2 - Front
Leucistic Variation 2 - Back
Female[]
Brown - Front
Brown - Back
Grey - Front
Grey - Back
Leucistic Variation 1 - Front
Leucistic Variation 1 - Back
Leucistic Variation 2 - Front
Leucistic Variation 2 - Back
Plumage Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Brown (49.80%), Grey (49.80%) |
X | Eclipse (0,27%) | Leucistic Variation 1 (0,04%), Leucistic Variation 2 (0,04%), Hybrid (0,04%) |
| Female | Brown (49.82%), Grey (49.82%) |
X | Dark (0,27%) | Leucistic Variation 1 (0,04%), Leucistic Variation 2 (0,04%) |
Trivia[]
- The word wigeon, like most words in etymology, is of unknown origin. However, it may come from a French word 'vigeon' meaning small crane.[1]
- The Eurasian Widgeon's scientific name penelope is a reference to a Greek Myth in which the Ithacan Queen Penelope was saved by a duck.[2]
- The Eurasian Widgeon is one of many species retroactively added to certain maps with the "Granite Update". Other species in this list include, the Ring-Necked Pheasant, Merriam Turkey, Gray Wolf, Western Capercaillie, Canada Goose, Collared Peccary, Mallard, Pronghorn, and the Green Winged Teal. The Eurasian Widgeon was added to Vurhonga Savanna specifically.
