McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / DuckWood
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds
Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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DuckWood Common Name:
Wood Duck
 
 
Scientific Name: Aix sponsa

 

Body Length & Habitat: 17 -20 1/2 Inches / Rivers, Ponds & Wooded Swamps

 

Comment: The theatrical mask of the male is unmistakable. It is a multi-colored duck with distinctly dilineated facial lines. The swept-back crest of the male gives it a dapper appearance. The female is duller and brown/gray with a white cleopatra-like eye pat