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  2. Taxonomy

    The wood duck was formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the tenth edition of his See more

    Wood duck - Wikipedia

    • The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a partially migratory species of perching duck found in North America. The male is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls. See more

    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassAves
    Description

    The wood duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 47 to 54 cm (19 to 21 in) in length with a wingspan of between 66 and 73 cm (26 and 29 in). The wood duck's weight ranges from 454–862 grams (16.… See more

    Distribution

    The birds are year-round residents in parts of its southern range, but the northern populations migrate south for the winter. They overwinter in the southern United States near the Atlantic Coast. 75% of the wood duck… See more

     
  1. Wood Duck | Audubon Field Guide

    Learn about the Wood Duck, a colorful and unique waterfowl that lives in wooded swamps, rivers, and ponds. Find out its range, habitat, behavior, diet, nesting, …

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    • Wood Duck Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

    • Wood Duck Identification - All About Birds

      The Wood Duck is one of the most stunningly pretty of all waterfowl. Males are iridescent chestnut and green, with ornate patterns on nearly every feather; the elegant females have a distinctive profile and delicate white pattern …

    • Wood Duck - American Bird Conservancy

      Learn about the Wood Duck, a colorful and widespread waterfowl that was saved from extinction by conservation efforts. Find out its habitat, diet, behavior, and how to help protect it and other birds.

    • Wood Duck Life History - All About Birds

      Learn about the Wood Duck, a colorful and adaptable waterfowl that thrives in wetlands across North America. Find out how they nest, feed, court, and cope with predators and human activities.

    • 10 Fun Facts About the Wood Duck | Audubon

      Dec 13, 2023 · Learn about the stunning and prolific Wood Duck, a native waterfowl that nests in trees and lives in swampy habitats. Find out how they jump from nests, raise two broods, and survive hunting and habitat loss.

    • Wood Duck - eBird

      Learn about Wood Duck, a colorful and crested waterfowl that breeds in wetlands and flooded woods. See photos, sounds, and identification tips from eBird, a global birding app and website.

    • Wood Duck - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Call, Migration and …

      Learn about the Wood Duck, a beautiful and colorful duck species from North America. Find out its description, distribution, behavior, predators, adaptations, mating, breeding, life cycle and more.

    • Wood Duck - National Wildlife Federation

      Learn about the wood duck, a colorful and common bird in North America. Find out its description, range, diet, life history, conservation status, and fun facts.