The female (all year) has dark gray-brown feathers on the body and head with tan feathers on the sides. Her belly feathers are white, as are her throat feathers and the circle around each eye.

2024年10月25日 · Female Wood Ducks grayish-brown birds that aren’t nearly as fancy but can still be recognized by their blocky head, white spectacles, slender shape, and mostly dark wings.

The call of the female is a loud “whee-e-e-e-k, whee-e-e-e-k," and the male's call is "twee, twee." This bird will nest in a tree cavity, barn, chimney or a humanmade wood duck box.

Native to North America, the Wood Duck’s male has iridescent green crests and red eyes, while females feature a grayish head with a white eye patch. Wood Ducks are unique among Illinois ducks for nesting in tree cavities. They also use nest boxes installed by conservationists.

Females are mottled brown with orange and brown bills. Both sexes have purple-blue secondary feathers on their wing, which is most visible when they are standing or flying. My guess is that …

Male ducks are called drakes, and they are more colorful than females. Female ducks are either called ducks or hens. All domesticated ducks are descended from the mallard.

North American Wood Duck Aix sponsa Description The Wood Duck is one of the most brilliantly colored ducks in Illinois. The male is brightly colored with a complex facial design. His body consists of shades of maroon, black, and brown. His head is …

2019年4月19日 · Female wood ducks will actually lay eggs in multiple nests nearby. The nest owner will incubate them along with her own brood and raise them as if they were her own.

2022年3月4日 · You can spot the Wood Duck all throughout Illinois. These ducks are common residents of the state and stay year-round in wooded areas with bodies of water, such as streams, ponds, and rivers.

2023年8月28日 · Male Wood Ducks are beautifully colored, with an iridescent green head, cinnamon body, red eyes, bold white markings, and a slightly domed head. Female Wood …