Colorful Drake (A Riddle To Solve) Comments

It's interesting, nice to read

I'd tweak the poem a bit, and, though many are not familiar with Wood Ducks, I'm sure, I think using 'Wood' in the poem is cheating some readers out of a test of their knowledge (somewhat) . But I enjoyed the poem. bri : )

Ooops! In the midst of editing my comment, I guess I hit the wrong key and sent it on its way before I was finished. Ah, well. bri ;)

Despite there being other ducks whose males are 'colorful', having seen various duck species in USA, and having seen a wood duck in a tree and the males's 'crests', and having been startled by Wood Ducks ducks exploding off nearby pond waters

After Rob sent me the poem's title in a message, suggesting that I read the poem and try my luck solving it, I guessed Wood Duck....before coming to the poem's page. I stand by my answer. Ha! !

Interesting, Rob : )

A very clever write that tickles the mind. Brilliantly crafted.

Nice clue in the last line! Thanks

A Woodpecker! ? Good one!