[Who’s That Bird?] KAREN, can you solve this mystery?

Clue #1: This bird has no close relatives, except for the Mandarin Duck of eastern Asia.

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Quiz: Can You ID This Bird?

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.

Who's That Bird?

Bonus Clue: This bird's four-letter banding code, or nicknames researchers use as shorthand for species' names, is "WODU."

Photo: Chokchai Leangsuksun/Audubon Photography Awards

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