Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

WODU

Code 6

AIXSPO

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Red.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Crested or plumed, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: 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

BODY

Length Range: 43-51 cm (17-20 in)
Weight: 680 g (24 oz)
Size: 3. 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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