Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Physical Characteristics
Size
18.5-21.3 inches
Wingspan
26-28.7 inches
Weight
1-1.5 lbs
Plumage
Males: iridescent green head, white stripes, colorful pattern. Females: gray-brown with white eye-ring
Distinctive Features
Males: iridescent green head
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Wooded swamps, ponds, streams
🍽️ Diet
Aquatic plants, seeds, insects
🦅 Behavior
Cavity nester in trees, perches in trees, ducklings jump from nest day after hatching
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Migratory in north, resident in south
🎵 Sounds
Squealing whistles
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Wood Ducks have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 18.5-21.3 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Wood Duck sound like?
Wood Ducks make Squealing whistles. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Wood Ducks live?
Wood Ducks inhabit wooded swamps, ponds, streams. Migratory in north, resident in south
What do Wood Ducks eat?
The diet of Wood Ducks consists primarily of aquatic plants, seeds, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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