Wood Duck

Scientific Name: Aix sponsa

Wood ducks are found on the east coast of North America from Nova Scotia in the north, to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico in the south, and west to the center of the United States. Learn more about wood ducks.

  • Size:
    • Length: 17 to 20 inches
  • Diet: Tree seeds, grains (corn, wheat)
  • Habitat: Swamps and river bottomlands
  • Range in the Wild: Eastern North America, parts of Western North America

Conservation Status

Listed as Least Concern.

Image: Iowa Wildlife Federation

Revised 4/29/26

Wood Duck Image