US 1968 Waterfowl Conservation ; Wood Duck 6c. Scott. 1362


US 1968 Waterfowl Conservation ; Wood Duck 6c. Scott. 1362


Series: Waterfowl Conservation Issue

Stamp details: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)

Issued date: 15-10-1968 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1362
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1347
Michel (Germany): 971
Yvert et Tellier (France): 865

Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press

Stamp Colors: Black and multicolored
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Paper: Tagged

Themes: Birds, Ducks

Total print: 142,245,000 (estimate)

Description:- The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a species of perching duck found in North America. The drake wood duck is one of the most colorful North American waterfowl. The wood duck is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is from 47 to 54 cm (19 to 21 in) ( or 1.5 feet max.) In length with a wingspan of between 66 to 73 cm (26 to 29 in). The wood duck's weight ranges from 454-862 g (16.0-30.4 oz). This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata). The adult male has stunning multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes, with a distinctive white flare down the neck. The female, less colorful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads. The male's call is a rising whistle, jeeeeee; the females utter a drawn-out, rising squeal, do weep do weep, when flushed, and a sharp cr-r-ek, cr-e-ek for an alarm call.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_duck