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Went back to try get a shot of them out the water one did come out briefly only to be chased by a dog so many dog walkers in this area off the leash too :( Still can't get a level pov even lying down on wet tree roots downward incline as well but pleased with this guy he looks happy :)
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Mandarin duck in the Palace Parc of "Het Loo"
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. Aix is an Ancient Greek word used by Aristotle to refer to an unknown diving bird, and galericulata is the Latin for a wig, derived from galerum, a cap or bonnet.
Description
The adult male is a striking and unmistakable bird. It has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and "whiskers". The breast is purple with two vertical white bars, and the flanks ruddy, with two orange "sails" at the back. The female is similar to female wood duck, with a white eye-ring and stripe running back from the eye, but is paler below, has a small white flank stripe, and a pale tip to its bill.
Both the males and females have crests, but the crest is more pronounced on the male.
Like many other species of ducks, the male undergoes a moult after the mating season into eclipse plumage. When in eclipse plumage, the male looks similar to the female, but can be told apart by their bright yellow-orange beak, lack of any crest, and a less-pronounced eye-stripe.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_duck
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Mandarin duck Male. (Aix galericulata) Most beautiful duck in the world.
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The Mandarin Duck is generally considered to be the most beautiful duck in the world. I would agree. Since this duck is only native to certain countries in Asia, this one is undoubtedly an escapee or a release. He has become quite a star locally, not only because he is seemingly adapting well to the wild, but he's also taken up with a lady Wood Duck! I shot him mostly in the water today (over 1200 images!) with his lady friend, but I was intrigued when he repeatedly climbed up the bank of the creek and walked towards me. At one point, he was less than 8 feet from me. He would then jump/fly back to the creek, only to repeat this three times! I was the only photographer here early this morning, and I can't tell you what a thrill it was to see and photograph him!
Male Mandarin Duck in Eclipse Plumage.
Scientific name: Aix galericulata.
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Male,
Species: Aix galericulata.
A pretty and distinctive little waterbird, the mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East as its name suggests. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water.
Info: The Wildlife Trusts.
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From my 2016 archives...taken at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, MI
He was there for many years...I heard that he's no longer there. I believe he belonged to someone before coming to the sanctuary.
Shot with my Sony A55 DSLR...haven't used that camera in ages.
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Aix galericulata
Strid Woods, Bolton Abbey
The mandarin duck, a close relative of the Wood Duck, unusually for a duck nests in holes in trees, sometimes high up and a long way from the water.
El pato Mandarín es original de Asia del Este, Rusia, Japón. China, a partir de 1900 empezó su distribución en Gran Bretaña y resto de Europa al escapársele a los coleccionistas de animales exóticos.
El pato Mandarín es pequeño y robusto y el macho se distingue fácilmente de la hembra, que es de color marrón, porque posee una gran gama de colores en su plumaje.
En estado natural suele habitar en zonas forestales cerca de lagos poco profundos, charcas o lagunas.
Anidan en primavera los 9 a 12 huevos que pone e "incuba" la hembra, el macho no incuba los huevos, pero cuida de la hembra.
Los patos mandarines son monógamos y se aparean de por vida, cuando pierden a su pareja se entristecen y permanecen solos el resto de sus vidas.