The crown is dark and sides of the head and neck are beige or light brown. The top of the wings are dark brown with a deep blue speculum bordered with narrow bands of black and white. The female has a yellow bill which is spotted or painted with olive gray. Very adaptable and often found in urban areas including yards and parks. Across grasslands and forest zones of North America.
Canadian birds migrate to the southern United States.
Diet varies depending on the part of country found. Seeds, insects, water weeds, plants and invertebrates, along with land grasses and grains. Fair to excellent depending on area. Identification Copyright 1999 by Southern Duck Hunter. All trademarks or product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.