Mandarin Duck
Phoenix, AZ - Wildlife World Zoo - 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 which was 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. [Wiki]
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kjakes1
on December 6, 2018Awesome shot of this beauty, and love the reflection you captured.
Arnold Dubin
on November 7, 2018You did a wonderful job capturing the colors of this Mandarin Duck.
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on November 7, 2018A duck that is almost beyond belief !! Absolutely stunning !! Superb pose, showing off the colourations and the reflection !!
Judith Sparhawk
on November 7, 2018Spectacular bird, well captured.
TruImages
on November 7, 2018These are probably the most beautiful of ducks! Great shot and colors!
Howard's Photography
on November 7, 2018Superb capture, such a colorful duck!
arctangent
on November 6, 2018Wonderful shot of this beautiful duck
Lgood
on November 6, 2018That's a beautiful shot of a beautiful duck. Love the reflections too.
KDP450
on November 6, 2018Super looking Mandarin. Lovely reflection.
Greg&Rose Photography
on November 6, 2018Wow !!!