Black Duck "WingingThrough" Flying Black Duck Wall Mount Wildlife Sculpture Limited Edition, Hand Painted Flying Black Duck Wall Mount American Black Duck Anas rubripes Order ANSERIFORMES - Family ANATIDAE - Subfamily Anatinae A duck of the Northeast, the American Black Duck shows clear affinities with the Mallard. Populations declined precipitously in the mid-20th century, but the combined conservation efforts of the United States and Canada sportsmen have the numbers on the rise. Black Ducks breed in a variety of wetland habitats, from salt marshes to beaver ponds, river islands, and boreal bogs. Black Ducks winter primarily in coastal salt marshes along southern coasts as well as in a variety of freshwater areas inland. Considered by sportsman as the weariest of waterfowl Black Ducks are always a memorable addition to any water fowler’s day on the marsh. Features a easy to use wall hanging hook on the rear of the sculpture. This stunning Flying Black Duck wall mount sculpture is sure to please the most discriminating waterfowl collector. ALL "LOON LAKE DECOY COMPANY" WATERFOWL WILDLIFE SCULPTURES start as original Tupelo woodcarvings by master carver Sam Nottleman. Sam's wife Lilly then creates the original paint scheme using actual birds as her models. These sculptures are then meticulously hand cast and hand painted to capture every intricate detail of Sam and Lilly's Originals! THESE FLYING WATERFOWL ARE SO REAL LOOKING THAT WE CAN ALMOST HEAR THE WHISPER OF THEIR WINGS FLYING OVER US! Size: 20 inches High x 17 inches Tall x 11 inches Wide |