Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck adult males in breeding plumage combine a purple breast, white belly, buff flanks, and dark olive-brown back with strongly contrasting head plumage. Elongated orange tertial feathers rise above the folded wings as paired sails, while fine dark vermiculation covers the flanks and bold black-and-white bars border the breast. A broad white facial stripe contrasts with the iridescent green-and-purple crown and orange-chestnut cheek ruff; the red bill is bare rather than feathered.

Family

Anatidae

Region

Asia

Range

East Asia

Habitat

Woodland

Dominant color

Orange

Conservation status

Least Concern