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wood duck
noun
: a showy American duck (Aix sponsa) which nests in tree cavities and the males of which have a large crest and iridescent plumage varied with green, purple, black, white, and chestnut
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After a deep dive on the biodiversity of the refuge, nearby Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is a top spot for scoping out wood ducks and American woodcocks thanks to its verdant marshes, but for a truly unique perspective on the Outer Banks, don’t miss out on Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Several species including mallards, wood ducks, and mergansers can be spotted in the city's waterways year-round, according to Birding Around NYC.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The town is also a hotspot for wood ducks, arguably the most beautiful of North American ducks, but a relatively scarce resident in Marin.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
To see even more wild locals, cruise the Dora Canal, a verdant passage bordered by cypress trees and home to otters, herons, wood ducks, egrets, and more.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Several species including mallards, wood ducks, and mergansers can be spotted in the city's waterways year-round, according to Birding Around NYC.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The town is also a hotspot for wood ducks, arguably the most beautiful of North American ducks, but a relatively scarce resident in Marin.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
To see even more wild locals, cruise the Dora Canal, a verdant passage bordered by cypress trees and home to otters, herons, wood ducks, egrets, and more.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Wood duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wood%20duck. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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