Wood Duck

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 waterfowl.

The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 19 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of between 26 to 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

The adult male has distinctive multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck

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Wood Duck

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 waterfowl.

The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 19 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of between 26 to 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

The adult male has distinctive multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck

Tags:   Aix sponsa Birdewatching Birding Birds Carolina Duck Ducks Female Wood Duck Mother Nature Nature Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Nikon D500 Perching Duck Waterfowl Wildlife Wildlife Photography Wood Duck

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Wood Duck

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 waterfowl.

The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 19 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of between 26 to 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

The adult male has distinctive multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck

Tags:   Aix sponsa Birdewatching Birding Birds Carolina Duck Ducks Male Wood Duck Mother Nature Nature Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Nikon D500 Perching Duck Waterfowl Wildlife Wildlife Photography Wood Duck

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Wood Duck

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 waterfowl.

The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 19 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of between 26 to 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

The adult male has distinctive multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck

Tags:   Aix sponsa Birdewatching Birding Birds Carolina Duck Mother Nature Nature Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Nikon D500 Ducks Perching Duck Waterfowl Wildlife Photography Wood Duck Male Wood Duck Wildlife

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Wood Duck

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 waterfowl.

The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 19 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of between 26 to 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).

The adult male has distinctive multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck

Tags:   Aix sponsa Birdewatching Birding Birds Carolina Duck Ducks Mother Nature Nature Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Nikon D500 Perching Duck Waterfowl Wildlife Wildlife Photography Wood Duck Male Wood Duck ack sharp

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