Eurasian wigeon
A migratory duck species found across Eurasia; the name is used in ornithological and everyday contexts.
In winter, Eurasian wigeons come to the lake.
Standard kanji spelling for this bird species.
Katakana spelling is common in biological contexts and field guides.
The name 緋鳥鴨 (ひどりがも) literally means 'scarlet bird duck', likely referring to the reddish-brown head of the male. The exact derivation is uncertain.