Key information
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species native to East Asia.
Length : 41–51 cm
Wingspan: 68–74 cm
Weight : male 571–693 g, female 428–608 g;
Population : The overall trend is decreasing, although some populations may be stable.
Habitat: in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds.
Diet: mainly eat plants and seeds, especially beech mast, snails, insects and small fish to its diet
Location
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