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Wood duck

Aix sponsa

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The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a species of perching duck found in North America. It is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls. These adult males and females were spotted in Willowbanks zoo park, Christchurch NZ.

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PublishedOctober 29, 2014

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