Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXIV
Wood duck
Aix sponsa
Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
Fig. 1. Wood duck
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 47-54 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 0.45-0.9 kg |
| Food | Seeds, acorns, insects |
| Lifespan | About 3-4 years (est.) |
| Society | Pairs |
| Habitat | wetland, forest |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Nests in tree holes and boxes over water; ducklings jump from the nest a day after hatching. Nearly hunted out around 1900, it came back after the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and nest-box programs.
Observe: Look for the male's red eye and green crest.