Wood Duck
Wood Duck (<em>Aix sponsa</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A spectacular North American duck, the male with iridescent green-and-purple head and bold white markings; nests in tree cavities, chicks jumping to the ground days after hatching; a symbol of wetland conservation.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Aix; binomial: Aix sponsa; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 41-49cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: s USA to n Mexico.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
