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Wood duck (male in eclipse)

Aix sponsa

Description:

The male wood duck looks very similar to the female while in eclipse. The male has red eyes, a blue speculum, and a slightly green-gray cap on its head.

Habitat:

Wooded ponds, shallow lakes, and streams throughout North America

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Lukas Ferrenburg
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Lukas Ferrenburg

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Sep 22, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012

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