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Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Photo by Kalen
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44.0805, -123.108

Field Notes

Description:

The female is brown, with a white ring around her eye. The male is brightly coloured, in feathers of green and chestnut, with beak and eyes blazing red.

Habitat:

pond

Notes:

Wood ducks nest in trees, and the ducklings have to jump down.

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