Michigan

in the Great Lakes

Wood Ducks

Did you know the Wood Duck is now the state duck of Michigan? The Wood Duck was named the state duck of Michigan in March 2026.

Habitat

This noticeable duck is often found in rivers, ponds and wetlands around wooded areas.

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Appearance

The male Wood Duck is very colorful with shades of green, blue, purple, and other colors, and the female Wood Duck is a grayish-brown color with a white area around each eye.