Which duck has ornate colorful plumage and nests in tree cavities?

Wood Duck | Mallard | Canvasback | Northern Shoveler

Which habitat do wood ducks prefer?

Wooded ponds, swamps, and slow streams | Open ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do wood ducks commonly eat?

Seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates | fish | tree bark | rocks

Which nesting feature is notable for wood ducks?

Use of tree cavities and nest boxes | Ground nesting | Cliff nesting | Burrow nesting

Which sign indicates wood duck presence?

Colorful ducks perching in trees and shallow water use | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Quiz Answers

Wood Duck. The wood duck has ornate colorful plumage and nests in tree cavities near water.

Wooded ponds, swamps, and slow streams. Wood ducks prefer wooded ponds, swamps, and slow streams with cavity nesting sites.

Seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates. Wood ducks feed on seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates.

Use of tree cavities and nest boxes. Wood ducks use tree cavities and readily accept nest boxes for breeding.

Colorful ducks perching in trees and use of shallow water indicate wood duck presence.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Bird