MANDARIN by rocserum
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Description
Mandarin Duck, or just Mandarin
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.
The mandarin duck mates for life, and it is said that if it gets separated from its mate, it will keep longing for its other half and die of loneliness.
This strong love and fidelity has credited mandarin ducks with relationship healing properties, especially in Eastern cultures like China and Japan. So, having mandarin duck figurines in your home is bound to enhance your love life.
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Comments (24)
Beautiful shot, Cor. He's such a colorful guy, and I love the look of the water in this one, too. He's clearly related to the Wood Duck I posted a day or two ago.
fantastic capture...what a stunning little beauty he is!
He's adorable and beautiful! Amazing color and detail, and I love the movement reflected in the water. Excellent shot!
Beautiful capture! Interesting information as well.
Absolutely beautiful bird. Fantastic capture!
A real dazzler of the duck world indeed!
What an exquisite bird! What a wonderful story about the fidelity of animals!
They are indeed beautiful. I've never seen one in real life. Lovely shot!
Bonsoir J'adore les Mandarins ..si fidèles ... magnifiques photo Roserum J'aime beaucoup le reflet dans l'eau
Superb colours and details. Exquisite shot
Fantastic details and colors.. a great shot my friend!
Very beautiful bird! Fantastic colors and details!!!
Gosh he's a stunner! This is the best pic of one of these I've seen in a long time!
A lovely capture. He's a beauty. Bunny
Wow...Absolutely gorgeous image. Awesome capture!!!
BeeeUtiful!! Very well done and what a gorgeous duck!
Wonderful shot and gorgeous duck. Great story too!
Beautifully sharp and I love the water. Delightful!
What a beautiful bird and such an excellent capture too. This is very impressive.
Manadrin ar such beautiful ducks, so colourful.
Wonderful Work!!!
Wow, one of the favourite birds from my ornithalogical childhood days, excellent photo and thanks for the memory. Tony :-)
Oh. what a beautiful bird! Great capture!
I've only seen them in photos.