Waterfowl ID · Dabbler
Wood Duck
Drake ornate crested green head, red eye, white chin strap.
In flight
Long squared tail, head bobbing
Color palette
Color palette
Iridescent green
Red eye
Maroon chest
Buff sides
Wing feather pattern
Wing pattern (upper wing)
Blue-purple speculum with white trailing edge; long square tail.
Peak months in California
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fish & Game regulations
Federal duck stamp, CA validation and HIP required. Species bag limits apply. Steel shot only.
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