Here’s to our first “Who’s That Bird?” of 2024! Using the silhouetted bird image above and the three hints below, can you tell us who this bird is?
- Clue #1: This duck has no close relatives, except for the Mandarin Duck of eastern Asia.
- Clue #2: This bird prefers to nest in tree hollows, created either by Pileated Woodpeckers or, more often, the result of fallen tree branches.
- Clue #3: This bird’s scientific name, Aix sponsa, loosely translates to “bridal duck,” as the species—the male, particularly—is so well appointed that it appears dressed for a wedding.
Do you know who this gorgeous bird is? Click below to learn more about our mystery bird and reveal the answer. |
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