Wood Duck

Aix sponsaOrder: ANSERIFORMESFamily: Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)
Wood Duck Male Portrait
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Range Map for Wood Duck

Overview

Wood Duck: Small tree duck with brown back, white throat, purple-brown breast with white flecks grading to white belly; buff-yellow flanks. Crested head is green and purple with white stripes; white throat has two bars, one extends as a partial collar, the other extends behind and below eyes.

Range and Habitat

Wood Duck: Breeds across most of central and eastern U.S. and southeastern Canada and along the Pacific coast from California to British Columbia. Preferred habitats include wooded swamps and freshwater marshes.

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Voice Text

"jeeeeee"

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Related Birds:

Mallard
American Wigeon
Northern Shoveler
Baikal Teal
Falcated Duck
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Family Surface-feeding Duck (Anatidae)_blue
Species Aix sponsa
Length17 - 20 Inches
Wingspan29 Inches

Wood Duck

Wood Duck: Small tree duck with brown back, white throat, purple-brown breast with white flecks grading to white belly; buff-yellow flanks. Crested head is green and purple with white stripes; white throat has two bars, one extends as a partial collar, the other extends behind and below eyes.

● Song: "jeeeeee"

● Foraging & Feeding: Wood Duck: Feeds on vegetation, insects, snails, tadpoles, and salamanders; forages while swimming.

● Breeding & nesting: Wood Duck: Nine to fifteen creamy white or pale buff eggs are laid in a tree cavity lined with down. Incubation ranges from 25 to 37 days and is carried out by the female. Young can fly at 56 to 70 days. Occasionally produces two broods per year.

● Similar species: Wood Duck: None in range.

Flight Pattern

Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wood Duck Male Body Illustration
● Range & Habitat: Wood Duck: Breeds across most of central and eastern U.S. and southeastern Canada and along the Pacific coast from California to British Columbia. Preferred habitats include wooded swamps and freshwater marshes.
BreedingMonogamous, Solitary nester
PopulationIncreasing
MigrationMigratory
Weight24 Ounces