Mandarin Duck
The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale...
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The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity.
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MicktheGreek
April 25, 2017
Quality mate! Look at that thing, it looks like a plastic toy... are you sure it hasn't got batteries in it?
Keefyboy
April 25, 2017
Yes Mick now that you say that, it does look like a toy. If it was, they were filly charged. It was moving about like a maniac.
sue-zon
April 26, 2017
Mandarins are truly magnificent, aren't they. Love the pose on this drake . . . and the reflection! Brilliant!
Bazz
May 10, 2019
Wonderful image. Great reflection. Thank you for joining my "All Kinds of Ducks!" challenge! Good Luck!
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