MANDARIN DUCK

Aix galericulata

  1. Anatra mandarina
  1. Anatra mandarina

  • Common name:
    MANDARIN DUCK

    Scientific name:
    Aix galericulata

    Class:
    Birds

    Order:
    Anseriformi

    Family:
    Anatidi

    Provenence:
    Eastern Asia – Europe

    Diet:
    insects – larvae – small fish – acorns – aquatic plants

    Habitat:
    Inland forests

    Reproduction:
    Spawn: 9-12 – Incubation: 24 days

  • The Mandarin Duck is called Mandarin because during the mating season, the male has a plumage that is similar to that of the colourful, festive dresses of Chinese mandarins. It is easily recognized by the bright orange feathers on its back and along its neck, and its green pointed tail and blue breast.

    The female is brown with white spots on the breast and around the eyes. The mandarin duck lives in the internal waters of wooded areas. It usually rests on branches and searches for cavities to nest. It lays around 10 eggs and nests for 30 days.