Wood ducks nest in tree holes or nest boxes near water. Unlike most ducks, wood ducks have claws for perching in trees. Once the ducklings hatch, they have to jump—often the equivalent of a 4-story building—from the nest to the ground. Male wood ducks are colorful, with green crested heads, red eyes and a reddish bill, spotted chestnut breasts, and white streaks on their bodies that look painted onto their dark feathers. Females (pictured here) have elegant white eye rings and some iridescent blue on their wings.