A mandarin duck: green regions (1)
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is native in East Asia, especially in Japan and China. Their number in the native habitat is decreasing. However, they show remarkable adaptability to new environments, and now live in some Western cities, such as London. It also became "hot duck" in New York City.
A male mandarin duck is a beautiful bird, as is shown in many pictures. A slightly difficult color to be observed is green at the front head and lower portion of the crest; the color becomes evident only when reflecting direct sunlight.
I visited Eastern Aichi in Japan to observe mandarin ducks hopefully at a close distance. Fortunately the ducks flew in when the light conditions were perfect. Green color was observed even at the bottom of the lifted "sail",
A mandarin duck: green regions (1)
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is native in East Asia, especially in Japan and China. Their number in the native habitat is decreasing. However, they show remarkable adaptability to new environments, and now live in some Western cities, such as London. It also became "hot duck" in New York City.
A male mandarin duck is a beautiful bird, as is shown in many pictures. A slightly difficult color to be observed is green at the front head and lower portion of the crest; the color becomes evident only when reflecting direct sunlight.
I visited Eastern Aichi in Japan to observe mandarin ducks hopefully at a close distance. Fortunately the ducks flew in when the light conditions were perfect. Green color was observed even at the bottom of the lifted "sail",