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Drake wood duck (Aix sponsa)
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North American duck (Aix sponsa, family Anatidae); a popular game bird. Wood ducks, 17–21 in. (43–52 cm) long, nest in a tree cavity up to 50 ft (15 m) off the ground; they have long-clawed toes for perching. Both sexes have a head crest in winter. The beautifully coloured male has a purple and green head, red-brown breast flecked with white, and bronze sides; the female has a white eye ring and duller colouring. Ducklings eat aquatic insects and other small organisms; adults prefer acorns or other nuts. Hunted nearly to extinction for its flesh and feathers, it has been restored to healthy populations by strong conservation efforts.



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When my son reached the stage where he would ask loud, embarrassing questions about strangers in public places, I tried to teach him a little sensitivity by reading him a story about a wood duck with a shriveled foot.
Letters to the editor by Sullivan, Ann B. / The Horn Book Magazine
Five species of indigenous North American ducks were used in this study: mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), northern pintail (Anas acuta), blue-winged teal (Anas crecca), redhead (Aythya americana), and wood duck (Aix sponsa).
Susceptibility of North American ducks and gulls to H5N1 highly ... by Swaynet, David E. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The collaborative effort of Jim Wright, Jerry Barrack, Doug Goodell, Duck Enough To Fly combines an informative text with superb color photography of baby wood ducks leaving their nesting box and taking their first great leap of faith.
Duck Enough to Fly by Karris, Steven T. / Small Press Bookwatch
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