| Wood Duck | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Duck | |
| Common Name : | Wood Duck | |
| Scientific Name : | Aix sponsa | |
| Other Name(s) : | Carolina Duck | |
| Physical Description : | Wood Ducks have a crest perched on the back of the head. The male Wood Duck iridescent feathers and a green head with a orange beak with a splash of white at the end. Their is white on their head. The female is dark gray. The non-breeding plumage is dark brown. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 18 – 21 Inches (47 – 54 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Wood ducks prefer ponds, rivers and wetland areas. They are active during the day, seeking their food by dabbling. The females nest in the cavities of trees during the summer. |
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| Social Organization : | Flock; |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Wood Ducks are uncommon in the first, but are sometimes seen in summer on the river. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Moderate; Wood Ducks are large enough to deliver a firm buffet with the wings. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Duck; Ambush from the shore is the best tactic for dealing with Wood Ducks. They will let out an alarm cry that will send prey hiding if an attempt is missed. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Waterfowl | |
| Food Quality : | High; Wood Ducks are large and yield a rich, nutritious flesh. | |
