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Michigan has named the wood duck as the state's very first official duck, a bird that turns heads with its rare beauty and fascinating habits.

One day after hatching, a baby wood duck is ready to take a remarkable leap of faith. The fluffy chick climbs to the narrow opening of its nest and peeks over the edge. Its mother paddles in a ...

When the wood duck was declared Michigan's state duck last month, its welcoming party — a growing community of both beginner ...

The wood duck began to disappear in the early 1900s due to overhunting and habitat loss. Draining of swamps alongside massive ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The American robin can move over. Michigan has another state bird. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday making the wood duck Michigan’s official state duck.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Wood ducks are thriving today in wetland areas across the United States. But this wasn't always the case, according to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you decide to build your own or purchase a duck boxes help address habitat loss for cavity-nesting duck species. Nic Bray, ...

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — December marks Georgia’s hunting season for various game animals, including ducks. While hunters gear up for the season, state wildlife agencies are busy preparing habitats for ...

This year, the official arrival of spring seemed to coincide nicely with the disappearance of the ice from many of our local ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed three bills into law, including one designating an official state duck.

If I had the opportunity to create a bird species, I’m not sure how I would proceed. Would it be a giant like an ostrich, a strong and capable predator like a bald eagle, or would I opt for beauty?