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Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

Mandarin Ducks are colorful birds that look like they are wearing fancy clothes! They love to swim and can be found near ponds and lakes, where they play and splash around.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Mandarin Duck is renowned for the male's spectacular plumage, featuring a metallic green and purple crest, broad orange 'sails' on its back, and a vibrant rufous collar. Its face has a striking white crescent above the eye. Females are more subdued, with grey heads and white eye-rings.

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Mandarin Duck

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Mandarin ducks bravely jump from high tree holes just one day after hatching!

In Asia, Mandarin Ducks symbolize lasting love and fidelity, often seen in beautiful art!

Mandarin Ducks are super close relatives of the famous North American Wood Duck!

The male's amazing 'sails' on its back are actually special modified flight feathers!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Tree Percher

Mandarin Ducks can perch high in trees because of their strong claws, helping them avoid predators and find safe nesting spots.

Fähigkeit

Cavity Nester

Mandarin Ducks have special nesting habits, laying eggs deep inside tree cavities that protect their eggs and ducklings.

Fähigkeit

Diving Dynamo

Mandarin Ducks can dive underwater using their webbed feet, helping them snatch up tasty submerged plants and insects.

Maße und Details

Länge
41-49 cm
Flügelspannweite
65-75 cm
Gewicht
0.44-0.69 kg
Lebenserwartung
6-10 Jahre
Top Speed
65 km/h
Gelegegröße
9-12
Brutzeit
28-30 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

Mandarin Ducks enjoy a mix of seeds, plants, and small critters found in and around water.

Altersunterschiede: Ducklings eat more insects for protein; adults shift to more plant material.

Hauptnahrung

  • acorns
  • seeds
  • aquatic plants
  • insects
  • snails
  • small fish

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

depends on

Daimyo Oak

Quercus serrata

Eats its acorns, especially important food source in winter.

eaten by

American Mink

Neovison vison

Predates eggs and ducklings, sometimes even adult birds.

eaten by

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Hunts adult ducks, particularly during the night.

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Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Always watch ducks from a distance and don't feed them bread.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Mandarin Duck?

41-49 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Mandarin Duck?

65-75 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Mandarin Duck?

0.44-0.69 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Mandarin Duck?

6-10 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Mandarin Duck?

65 km/h

Was frisst Mandarin Duck?

Mandarin Ducks enjoy a mix of seeds, plants, and small critters found in and around water.

Wo findet man Mandarin Duck normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Mandarin Duck?

Foraging

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