wood duck

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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

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wood duck