Skip to main content

Mandrain duck

By

 

Protect wildlife today

Become a member

Share

Mandarin duck

Scientific name: 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.

Species information

Category

Statistics

Length: 45cm
Wingspan: 71cm
Weight: 520-630g
Average lifespan: est. 6 years

Conservation status

Introduced, non-native species.

When to see

January to December

About

The beautiful mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East, where it can still be found in China, Japan, Korea and parts of Russia. It escaped, or was deliberately released, from captivity in the UK. Mandarin ducks are actually quite shy birds, often hiding beneath overhanging willows and usually only forming small flocks.

How to identify

A beautiful, unmistakable duck: male mandarins have elaborate plumage with orange plumes on their cheeks, orange 'sails' on their back, and pale orange sides; females are dull in comparison, with grey heads, brown backs and white eyestripe.

Distribution

Introduced from China and now found on park lakes and other wetlands with overhanging trees, mainly in South East England, but also in North England, Wales and Scotland.

Habitats

Did you know?

The mandarin duck nests in holes in trees, sometimes high up and a long way from the water. Shortly after the ducklings hatch, the female flies down and tries to coax the young to jump from the nest. Once they have left the tree and made their way back to water, the father will return to the family and help to protect the ducklings.

How people can help

The Wildlife Trusts record and monitor our local wildlife to understand the effects of various factors on their populations, such as the introduction of new species. You can help with this vital monitoring work by becoming a volunteer - you'll not only help local wildlife but learn new skills and make new friends along the way.

How you can help

As a charity we rely on memberships. They help us look after over 2,300 nature reserves and protect the animals that call them home.

Join for as little as £3 a month
Red squirrel

Sign up to our e-news!

Get monthly newsletters packed with ways that you can help wildlife!

Sign up
Footer decal

What we do

The Wildlife Trusts

Get involved

Translate this site:

English Dutch French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish

The Wildlife Trusts: Protecting Wildlife for the Future. Registered charity number 207238
Regulated by the Fundraising Regulator. Read our fundraising promise here.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BJP

By
Politics, Law & Government Politics & Political Systems Rally for the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Rally for the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi BJP party workers and supporters waving the party flag with its lotus symbol in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Bharatiya Janata Party political party, India Also known as: BJP, Indian People’s Party Written and fact-checked by Last Updated: Feb 12, 2025 • Article History Quick Facts English: Indian People’s Party Date: 1980 - present Areas Of Involvement: Hindutva Hinduism Related People: Narendra Modi Amit Shah Ram Nath Kovind Yogi Adityanath Droupadi Murmu News • BJP chief issues show-cause notices to 20 ‘rebel’ leaders • Feb. 11, 2025, 8:03 AM ET (The Indian Express) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), pro-Hindu political party of postindependence India. The party has enjoyed broad support among members of the higher castes and in northern India...
Read more

कानूनी प्रणाली: समाज का आधार

By
### कानूनी प्रणाली: समाज का आधार कानून एक ऐसा ढांचा है जो समाज के सभी सदस्यों के अधिकारों, कर्तव्यों, और दायित्वों का निर्धारण करता है। यह समाज के भीतर शांति, व्यवस्था और न्याय की स्थापना के लिए आवश्यक है। कानूनी प्रणाली का उद्देश्य किसी भी प्रकार के असहमति या अपराध को सुलझाना और सुनिश्चित करना है कि सभी व्यक्तियों को समान अधिकार मिलें। #### कानूनी प्रणाली की भूमिका कानूनी प्रणाली समाज के लिए ढांचे का काम करती है, जो विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में व्यक्तियों के कार्यों को नियंत्रित करती है। इसमें नागरिकों के बीच विवादों का समाधान, अपराधियों का दंडन, और उनके अधिकारों का संरक्षण शामिल है। जब किसी व्यक्ति या समूह द्वारा कानून का उल्लंघन होता है, तो कानूनी प्रावधानों के अनुसार कार्रवाई की जाती है। कानून केवल अपराधियों को सजा देने का काम नहीं करता, बल्कि यह समाज के प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को अपने अधिकारों और कर्तव्यों के प्रति जागरूक करने का भी काम करता है। यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि समाज में कोई भी व्यक्ति अन्य के अधिकारों का उल्लंघन न करे, और अगर ऐसा होता है तो उसे कानूनी कार्रवाई का सामना करना पड़े। ...
Read more