A colorful duck of wooded swamps and streamsides, the Wood Duck is one of only a few North American ducks that nest in trees. Many people consider it to be the most beautiful of all waterfowl.
Size: 47-54 cm (19-21 in)
Wingspan: 66-73 cm (26-29 in)
Weight: 454-862 g (16.03-30.43 ounces)
Medium-sized duck.
Crest on head.
Long tail.
White patches in face.
Long, broad wings.
Small triangular bill.
Iridescent blue-green patch (speculum) on rear of wing, with white trailing edge.
Male colorful and distinctive.
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