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Wood Duck (Juvenile Male) Believe it or not, this duck is floating in a pond. The pond has been invaded by the highly aggressive duckweed (Lemnoideae).<br /> <br /> Juvenile males look very similar to female wood ducks. However, the juvenile males do have bright reddish-brown eyes and white markings on their face, similar to mature males. Overall, they are gray-brown with a white-speckled breast. Aix sponsa,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Wood duck,duck,juvenile duck,juvenile male wood duck,juvenile wood duck,male duck,male wood duck,wood duck Click/tap to enlarge

Wood Duck (Juvenile Male)

Believe it or not, this duck is floating in a pond. The pond has been invaded by the highly aggressive duckweed (Lemnoideae).

Juvenile males look very similar to female wood ducks. However, the juvenile males do have bright reddish-brown eyes and white markings on their face, similar to mature males. Overall, they are gray-brown with a white-speckled breast.

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    Beautiful! Posted 7 years ago

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The Wood duck

The wood duck or Carolina duck is a species of perching duck found in North America. It is one of the most colourful North American waterfowl.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 1, 2018. Captured Aug 6, 2016 11:11 in 1677 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO500
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.