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wood duck

A brightly colored American duck (Aix sponsa) that nests in hollow trees and the male of which is noted for its large crest.

wood duck

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a duck, Aix sponsa, of wooded swamps, lakes, etc., in North America, having a very brightly coloured plumage in the male

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wood duck - showy North American duck that nests in hollow trees

Aix sponsa, summer duck, wood widgeon

duck - small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

Aix, genus Aix - wood duck and mandarin duck

wood drake - male wood duck

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