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Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Not Evaluated

About

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Aix sponsa (Wood Duck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカオシ

Chinese 林鴛鴦

Spanish Pato arcoiris

French canard branchu

German Brautente

Portuguese pato-carolino

Russian Каролинская утка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wood Duck?

The scientific name of Wood Duck is Aix sponsa. It belongs to the genus Aix.

Where does Wood Duck live?

Wood Duck is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy.

What family does Wood Duck belong to?

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) belongs to the genus Aix, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Wood Duck belong to?

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Wood Duck?

The closest relatives of Wood Duck in the genus Aix include Mandarin Duck.