The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia. source
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia.
The mandarin duck is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan. source
The mandarin duck is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan.
The mandarin duck is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. source
The mandarin duck is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix.
The adult male mandarin duck is a striking and unmistakable bird. source
The adult male mandarin duck is a striking and unmistakable bird.
The mandarin duck has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and "whiskers". source
The mandarin duck has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and "whiskers".
The female mandarin duck is similar to female wood duck, with a white eye-ring and stripe running back from the eye. source
The female mandarin duck is similar to female wood duck, with a white eye-ring and stripe running back from the eye.
The males mandarin duck and females have crests, but the crest is more pronounced on the male. source
The males mandarin duck and females have crests, but the crest is more pronounced on the male.
There are various mutations of the mandarin duck found in captivity. source
There are various mutations of the mandarin duck found in captivity.
The most common is the white mandarin duck. source
The most common is the white mandarin duck.
This population is the result of several mandarin ducks escaping from captivity, then going on to reproduce in the wild. source
This population is the result of several mandarin ducks escaping from captivity, then going on to reproduce in the wild.
In the wild, mandarin ducks breed in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds. source
In the wild, mandarin ducks breed in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds.
mandarin ducks nest in cavities in trees close to water and during the spring, the females lay their eggs in the tree's cavity after mating. source
mandarin ducks nest in cavities in trees close to water and during the spring, the females lay their eggs in the tree's cavity after mating.
A single clutch of nine to twelve eggs of mandarin ducks is laid in April or May. source
A single clutch of nine to twelve eggs of mandarin ducks is laid in April or May.
The mandarin ducks will follow their mother to a nearby body of water. source
The mandarin ducks will follow their mother to a nearby body of water.
Mandarins feed by dabbling or walking on land. source
Mandarins feed by dabbling or walking on land.
The diet of mandarin ducks changes seasonally; in the fall and winter, they mostly eat acorns and grains. source
The diet of mandarin ducks changes seasonally; in the fall and winter, they mostly eat acorns and grains.
The greatest threat to the mandarin duck is habitat loss due to loggers. source
The greatest threat to the mandarin duck is habitat loss due to loggers.
