wood duck

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Definition of wood duck in English English dictionary: A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees; A brightly colored American duck (Aix sponsa) that nests in hollow trees and the male of which is noted for its large crest. 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; showy North American duck that nests in hollow trees
wood ducks: plural form of wood duck

wood duck

Turkish pronunciation

wûd dʌk

/ˈwo͝od ˈdək/ /ˈwʊd ˈdʌk/

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