They are commonly found in Europe, North America, South America, Iceland, and Greenland. During the winter, the Wigeon resides mostly in estuaries, estuarine grasslands, mudflats, and inland areas near coasts. The Wigeons usually winter from the southern British Isles to Northern Africa. The Wigeon is a solitary bird that avoids human contact and rarely associates with other bird species. The Eurasian Wigeon is a herbivore that uses its short serrated edged bill in grazing for food.
Juveniles mature by the end of one year and are able to breed.
During courtship, males make loud whistle calls, whee-oo , and the female responds by grunting and purring. The nest is set in the ground and is located near a water source. The nests are also widely dispersed and are usually hidden in dense vegetation. Females usually lay 6-12 eggs per clutch and can lay more clutches during the breeding season, from March through summer. The eggs are cream colored with an elliptical shape and the surface is smooth.