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Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Photo by Liam
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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 to 73 cm (26 to 29 in). This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genes with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

Habitat:

Wooded Swampland

Notes:

Drake and hen at the Center for Wildlife Education in Statesboro, GA.

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