wood duck

noun

a North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in trees, the male of which has a long crest and black, chestnut, green, purple, and white plumage.

wood duck

noun

a duck, Aix sponsa, of wooded swamps, lakes, etc, in North America, having a very brightly coloured plumage in the male

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wood duck¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

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Secondary cavity nesters include other birds — bluebirds, tree swallows, various wrens and owls, and even wood ducks — as well as flying squirrels, bats and more.

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When people see birds such as a soaring eagle in the morning light or the colorful wood ducks, the sins of John James Audubon will not matter.

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I was very excited because I once saw a wood duck there, which is a very beautiful kind of duck.

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As a birder and bird photographer with 30 years of experience, Harrison knows what wood ducks look like, he said.

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The park is a terrific spot for birdwatchers: songbirds, Barred owls, wood ducks and belted kingfishers are all regulars.

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Wood Dale wooded

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