About the Wood Duck
The wood duck or Carolina duck is a partially migratory species of perching duck found in North America. The male is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aix sponsa |
| Species Codes | wooduc, WODU, AWDU, CWDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wood Duck belong to?
The Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Wood Duck?
The wood duck or Carolina duck is a partially migratory species of perching duck found in North America. The male is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls....
Where can I report a Wood Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Wood Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wooduc, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
109,741
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