Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially those belonging to the subgenus Mareca, of the genus Anas. The common European widgeon (Anas penelope) and the American widgeon (Anas Americana) are the most important species. The latter is called also baldhead, baldpate, baldface, baldcrown, smoking duck, wheat, duck, and whitebelly.

freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals

a moderate-size, freshwater duck, family Anatidae, with a white wing patch and greenish speculum