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Primary Traits
691.8 g
0 m - 900 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Aix sponsa
English name
Wood Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Aix
Species
sponsa
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Nearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
454 g
Maximum female mass
907 g
Minimum male mass
499 g
Maximum male mass
907 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
691.8 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
900 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
900 m
Typical elevation
450 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.8
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
9
Maximum clutch size
15
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
36 d
Minimum fledging period
60 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
12
Average fledging period
60 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory