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The wood duck is a medium-sized perching duck.A typical adult is from 47 to 54 cm (19 to 21 in) in length with a wingspan of between 66 and 73 cm (26 and 29 in).
Black duck by Cigar Daisey. Delbert Lee "Cigar" Daisey (March 6, 1928 [1] – April 19, 2017), [2] known as "Cigar" Daisey, was an American waterfowl wood carver and decoy maker. He was the son of Herbert Lee Daisey and Emma Jane Daisey. [3] He was born, lived and worked in Chincoteague, Virginia, and was the resident carver at the Refuge ...
Wood duck Aix sponsa (Linnaeus, 1758) North American species, [4] eastern half of the United States, and from southern Canada to northern Mexico: Size: The wood duck has a mass of 500–700 grams (18–25 oz). It is 41–49 centimeters (16–19 in) in length, and has a wingspan of 73–75 cm (29–30 in).
The wood-warblers are a group of small, often colorful passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are more terrestrial, such as the Ovenbird. Most members of this family are insectivores. Forty-three species have been recorded in Virginia. Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla; Worm-eating warbler, Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood duck (state duck) Aix sponsa: 2009 [71] Tennessee: Bobwhite quail (state wild game bird) Colinus virginianus: 1987 [72] Wisconsin: Eastern mourning dove (state symbol of peace) Zenaida macroura carolinensis: 1971 [73]
The Refuge Waterfowl Museum was located at 7059 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, Virginia, United States. The museum contained an extensive collection of wildfowl wood carvings by renowned decoy crafters. [1] The museum also exhibited murals, wildlife paintings and skipjack models. [1] The museum claimed "Cigar" Daisy as its resident carver. [2]
In one of the best traditions in college football, the Oregon duck rides in on a Harley-Davidson. Here's what you need to know about the tradition:
The first United States duck stamp, issued August 14, 1934. The Federal Duck Stamp, formally known as the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, is an adhesive stamp issued by the United States federal government that must be purchased prior to hunting for migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese. [1]