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Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

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Scientific Name:

Aix galericulata


Distribution

China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Taiwan.


Diet:

Omnivore. Seeds, acorns and other nuts, grain, aquatic plants, land snails, frogs, tadpoles, insects, fish.


Facts

Habitat:  Lakes, rivers, marshes and swamps surrounded by dense deciduous forest.


Incubation: 28-33 days / 7-14 eggs


Social structure: Pairs (breeding period) or flocks


Weight: male 693g max, female 608g max


Dimensions: 41-51cm  wingspan: 68-74cm

 

Lifespan:  11


Estimated population in the wild: 65,000-66,000

 

Threats: There are no major threats to this species.


IUCN Status: Least Concern


Did you know that:

  1. This species is not hunted for food because they taste bad, which has consequently helped them survive.
  2. The Mandarin is held in high esteem by the Japanese and the Chinese and serves as a symbol of happiness and marital fidelity.



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