Game animal · Waterfowl
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a species of perching duck found in North America. The drake wood duck is one of the most colorful North American waterfowl.
Puzzle clues
These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeWaterfowl
HabitatWetlands
HeadgearNone
RegionSouthern woods
Size classSmall
DietOmnivore
Typical weight1.5 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
Did you know?
Arguably the most beautiful duck in America, it nests in tree cavities — and day-old ducklings leap from holes 50 feet up to bounce and follow mom to water.
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