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The wood duck (*Aix sponsa*) is a species of bird classified within the family Anatidae and order Anseriformes. It belongs to the class Aves and phylum Chordata, with the genus *Aix* serving as its parent taxon. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and is currently accepted as a valid taxon. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2021.
This freshwater habitat dweller has a wingspan of 71. The taxon range is identified as Africa. The wood duck is also known by the common names Brautente, Pato joyuyo, and Canard branchu.
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Species
Least Concernwood duck
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderAnseriformes
- FamilyAnatidae
The male Wood Duck in breeding plumage is arguably the most colorful duck in North America. Adorned with an iridescent-green head and crest, red bill, rust-colored breast and buff flanks, it is unmistakable anywhere on the continent. However, this is not always the case. Non-breeding males lose their bright colors and become drab brown-gray, resembling female and juvenile Wood Ducks. This is a medium-sized duck species (17-20 inches) which is slightly smaller than the more familiar Mallard. This species breeds across much of North America, especially in the east. In the west, the Wood Duck breeds more locally, but may be encountered on the Pacific coast of California and in the northwest. Many Wood Ducks in the east are permanent residents, but populations breeding in Canada migrate short distances south into the U.S. In the west, Wood Ducks are more migratory, moving into the southern plains and parts of the southwest in winter. This species may be found at all times of the year on wetlands, lakes, and streams. Wood Ducks nest in tree cavities (often old Pileated Woodpecker nest holes), and pairs of this species must breed in wetlands near forests to ensure availability of nest si
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- Aix
- Parent taxon
- Aix
- Image
- Wood duck druid ridge cemetery 10.10.20 DSC 5487.jpg
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
- Commons category
- Aix sponsa
- taxon name
- Aix sponsa
- Commons gallery
- Aix sponsa
- wingspan
- 71
- short name
- A. sponsa
- Digital Atlas of Idaho URL
- digitalatlas.cose.isu.edu/bio/birds/swndk/wodu/wodu_mai.htm
- taxon common name
- coríu arboreu
- taxon range
- Africa
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Encyclopedic overview
Several wood ducks calling
The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a partially migratory species of perching duck found in North America. The male is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls.
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