Mandarin Duck by danob
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Description
The Male Mandarin Duck shown here is becoming rare in its Native China, but fortunately because of it's beauty it has been widely spread, and is a feature in most places around the world.. For once the overcast day this was taken on did manage to show off its amazing colours.
In full plumage, the male Mandarin is the most beautiful of all ducks. The males have an iridescent crown extending to a long crest and chestnut cheeks. The breast is maroon with black and white vertical stripes; the abdomen and underside are white with gold and black flanks. The back and tail are olive brown, the upper tail coverts are blue/green, and the scapulars are iridescent blue. The outer tertials are orange and gold on the inner web and form a sail shape and the upper wing surface is mostly olive brown. This sail shape feature along with the white-eye stripe that extends from the bill and tapers toward the back of the head distinguishes the male from all others. Their bill is red and they have whitish legs with yellow feet.
Thanks for taking time to view and any comments, and my apologies for not being around so much, my wife has been unwell.
Comments (58)
A perfect portrait.
Most beautiful portrait ! Ana
outstanding capture
Excellent shot, perfect in all ways. The colors are gorgeous. Superb!!
So many colours on one bird. Fine detail. All the best to the Mrs. ;-)
The star of the ducks, perfectly captured here ! My best wishes for your wife, Danny !
excelente captura
wonderful colours, one of my fav ducks!!
what a beautiful duck!
Excellent! I love ducks, and this one has exceptional beauty. Thanks for the explanation of it, as well, because it certainly adds to the image. :o)
Awesome capture of this beautiful duck!
An exquisite creature! One I've not been lucky enough to ever see. A real beauty this is! Regards to both you and your wife for better days ahead!
Excellent capture, These Mandarin Ducks are a gorgeous colour, I have a photo on an old disc, only one, and not as good quality as this. but it was on the Rochdale canal north west. UK. I'd never seen one before.
A beautiful catch of this gorgeous duck!!!!!! Thanks for all the info!!!
Gorgeous.
Beautiful...
Beautiful capture!
Wow !!! we can say : the nature is perfect .........fantastic capture
wonderful duck, excellent colours
He is a beautiful little guy! Superb capture. Bunny
Beautiful duck.Fantastic work/colors.
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful photography and excellent composition as usual, Congratulations! Have a marvelous weekend and thank you so much for your comments. Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
Such a beautiful fellow~ The full-view is wonderful, you can see the small patterning on the feathers near the water. Get well thoughts for your wife~
What a beautiful and colorful duck, fantastic clarity, detail and color, awesome shot!!!!
Perfect colours and details.. Wonderful shot my friend
Gorgeous shot!!!! These and Wood ducks are my favorites!!
Truly a beautiful bird and an excellent photo. Thanks for the info. I will keep your wife in my prayers.
Best wishes to your wife, and congrats on a magnificent image! What a beauty:)
Superbly detailed capture
That is an amazing duck and super pic. CC