Woods

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• Woods Similar to the emerald-crown in physical appearance, woods ducks are smaller of body but stronger of limb. Their feathers are tan and brown to grey along their bodies and limbs, with a green-crowned head that is ringed in white with longer feathers at the back of their heads that sweep down onto the backs of their necks. Females are far more muted in browns and tans only but they still bear the tell-tale sweeping head feathering. Their darker orange feet end in hooked claws designed for gripping wood and their whitestreaked red bills are typically harder than those of

other ducks. Woods ducks are very prolific wherever ducks live in close proximity to forests or wooded plains. They live in arboreal ducktowns and farm fruit or nut-bearing trees to supplement their food stores. Most woods duck communities are small and hidden away from public view, as they tend to be more private than other duck breeds.