Breeding males are striking, with a rich chestnut head, pale buff forehead, soft grey body, and a pinkish wash to the breast. In flight, notice the bold white wing patches. Females are more subdued, warm brown overall with a small, pale bill. They closely resemble female American Wigeon; this species tends to show a warmer brown head with less contrast between head, breast, and flanks. The underwings in flight look dingy grey rather than bright white, though this can be hard to judge at distance. Widespread across Eurasia, it breeds in northern regions and winters as far south as central Africa and Southeast Asia. Usually seen in flocks on lakes and wetlands, often grazing in nearby fields. It appears regularly in North America in winter, particularly along the west coast, typically in small numbers mixed in with American Wigeon flocks.