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)
kgb224
I love the colors of these ducks.We also have them here in South Africa.I did spot them The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary before. Excellent capture. Regards Christo This one i am going to add to my Favorite list.
KiwiMiss
These are lovely ducks ... I didn't realise they were native of China. The colours are excellent
gs1953
Pttima immagine con magnifici colori!
Thelby
What a Very Beautiful and Colorful little Duckie!!!
kenwas
Top shelf image for sure!
mark.spooner
A lovely capture.
tallpindo
I wish he would come visit our pond.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo and impressive details my friend....!!!
junge1
A truly magnificant shot of a beautiful bird. The detail and color are outstanding to the point that this picture looks like a painting. The reflections are perfect. Guess the muted light of the overcast day really helped making this a perfect shot. hope your wife's health is improving, Sig...
smillinfaces
beautiful, greetings smillinfaces
viper
Beautiful shot Danny, this is my favorite Duck
mps
They are very beautiful ducks. I have a hard time choosing who looks more beautiful them or male wood ducks. Both are very good looking. :)
tommorules
Beautiful shot. Hope your wife gets well soon
alhak
superb and beautiful!
MrsLubner
These and Woodducks are probably my favorite of the duck family. This is so finely chiseled and boldly colored. Excellent shot.
shirell
Stellar, Danny! Beautiful capture of a lovely subject makes for a great work of art.
sharky_
A beautiful bird.... Aloha
Gor111
Oh this Mandarin duck looks really beautiful! A lovely shot you have uploaded here!!!
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
Isha-NightWalker
This is a beautiful duck. He looks so cute and colourful
JaneEden
This is a fabulous and an excellent image, your talent is incredible when it comes to photography. Such a beautiful duck as if he has been painted, and love the reflection - hugs Jane xx
Hawk23
Wow what a beautiful duck and a superb shot!!!!
zoren
beauty!!
nikolais
colors and the rest of it are amazing. hope your wife will get over it soonest.
delaorden_ojeda
wonderful colors and details, bravo !
dorothylee
Great portrait of this beautiful duck!
Issemissen
This is a perfect shot of this unbelievably elegant bird! And so well described, too. I have seen mandarin ducks two times in my life, both of them in parks in London. They are truly exquisite..
Alex_Antonov
Fantastic image! 5+!