MANDARIN DUCK
AIX GALERICULATA
Male mandarins have elaborate plumage with orange plumes on their cheeks, orange ‘sails’ on their back, and pale orange sides; females are dull in comparison, with grey heads, brown backs and white eyestripe.
MANDARIN DUCK
AIX GALERICULATA
Male mandarins have elaborate plumage with orange plumes on their cheeks, orange ‘sails’ on their back, and pale orange sides; females are dull in comparison, with grey heads, brown backs and white eyestripe.
Breeding:
Incubation period – 30 days
Total Eggs – 9-12 egg
Lifespan:
5-20 Years
Distribution:
East Asia (China, Japan, Russia)
Habitat:
Wetlands
Diet:
Aquatic plant, Seeds, Small invertebrates.
