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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
WODU
Code 6
AIXSPO
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Red.
Head pattern:
Striped, Crested or plumed, Eyering, Unique pattern, Eyebrow
Crown Color:
Glossy dark green
Forehead Color:
Black with green gloss.
Nape Color:
Dark red-brown
Throat Color:
Dark red-brown with white spots.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
43-51 cm (17-20 in)
Weight:
680 g (24 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Brown, Buff, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Iridescent blue-green
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Spotted or speckled
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
71-76 cm (28-30 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Yellow-gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X