Wood Duck
Aix sponsa · Lifer #86
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Photos: 7 Forms: 4 (F/Breeding, F/Non-breeding, M/Breeding, M/Non-breeding)
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Monotypic. Plumage varies, with non-breeding eclipse male looking more like a female (but keeping red eyes). Otherwise, hard to miss these birds! Male in breeding plumage sports many colors, a red eye, colorful crest. Females are browner but sport an impressive white eye ring. M/F differ, see above.