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Wood Duck

(Aix sponsa)

Other common names: Woody

Size:

  • 18-1/2 in. (47 cm).
  • Weighs 1 to 2 lb. (1/2 to 1 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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Habitat:

  • Woodland areas along lakes, rivers and wetlands.
  • Must have hollow trees or other similar cavities for nesting.

Notes:

  • Call is a series of whistles combined with occasional “cheeps” and clucks.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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