There is a white wing patch that is much more noticeable when this species is in flight as the patch is in stark contrast to the black wings. It is a moderately-sized species of duck with body ...

white and black, a bright-white “bridle” and boldly colored feathers on its body and wings. A female wood duck is an overall ...

It has a black body and a white head, and its English name is derived from the distinctive patches on its wings. One of the largest duck species, the white-winged duck measures between 66 and 81 ...