
Waterfowl
Wood duck
Aix sponsa
Wood duck
- Description
- They weigh 300-500 g and grow to a length of 48 cm. The male is brightly colored, while the female is indistinctly colored.
- Habitat
- They come from North America.
- Diet
- They feed on seeds, grasses, small invertebrates, and small fish.
- Reproduction
- They lay between ten and fourteen eggs, which they brood for 28-31 days.
- Lifespan
- Approximately 8-12 years
- Did you know?
- As early as the 17th century, these ducks used to adorn several castle gardens and ponds, mainly due to the unmistakable coloration of the males.

Homeland & habitat
Where the wood duck lives
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North AmericaThe wood duck is native to eastern and western North America, from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico, where it inhabits wooded wetlands and forested pools.
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Native rangeIntroduced / also today
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9 facts about the wood duck
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