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The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species native to the East Palearctic. It is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. 'Aix' is an Ancient Greek word which was used by Aristotle to refer to an unknown diving bird, and 'galericulata' is the Latin for a wig, derived from galerum, a cap or bonnet. Outside of its native range, the mandarin duck has a large introduced population in the British Isles and Western Europe, with additional smaller introductions in North America

Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata, single male on water, Warwickshire, March 2013

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Beautiful mandarin drake drinking water in a pond.

A colorful duck found in Europe with asian origin

A male Mandarin duck, native to Eastern Asia, swims in a pond in Florida.

The menagerie, the zoo of the plant garden. View of a couple of mandarin ducks in the large aviary

An image of a male mandarin duck on water with reflection

Eurasian wigeon (Anas penelope). Wild life animal.

Male Mandarin Duck Floating On Wate

Pair of Mandarin ducks swimming around

The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species native to the East Palearctic. It is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. 'Aix' is an Ancient Greek word which was used by Aristotle to refer to an unknown diving bird, and 'galericulata' is the Latin for a wig, derived from galerum, a cap or bonnet.Outside of its native range, the mandarin duck has a large introduced population in the British Isles and Western Europe, with additional smaller introductions in North America.

Mandarin Duck swimming on a pond in London, UK

From its detailed, fuzzy head to its multi-colored wings, the mandarin duck is both stunning and adorable. If you are fortunate enough to see one of these birds, you will left in awe by its beautiful colors and cute shape. I captured this photo in Anaheim's Yorba Regional Park.

Northern Shoveler swimming in the water

Duck is swimming on lake in forest.

Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna). Wildlife animal.

Duck in the water

mandarin duck swimming

Duck

$A pretty and distinctive little waterbird, the mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East as its name suggests. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water.\n\nIt can still be found in China, Japan, Korea and parts of Russia. It escaped, or was deliberately released, from captivity in the UK. Mandarin ducks are actually quite shy birds, often hiding beneath overhanging willows and usually only forming small flocks.$

Close up of mandarin duck's head

Canard mandarin (Aix galericulata)

male mandarin duck

Male mandarin duck swimming on the lake

Male drake mandarin duck

A couple of mandarin ducks swimming in the river.

A male Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, swims on a tree lined pond in Michigan. The Wood Duck is a colorful species of bird and is a game bird in many areas.

The mandarin duck, Aix galericulata is a perching duck species found in East Asia. Here at a lake in Munich, Germany

Close up of mandarin duck swimming in pond

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