Mandarin Duck Portrait

by Judi Dressler

Title

Mandarin Duck Portrait

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Judi Dressler

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Photograph - Photography

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This stunning male Mandarin Duck ( aix galericulata ) was swimming in the duck pond with all the other native ducks in the Alburquerque Zoo. Apparently it had been hanging out there for a year or two, and since the zoo staff feed the ducks, it seemed quite content to stay there. I was thrilled to be able to photograph such an esoteric species.

From the Animal Spot website: "Mandarin ducks belong to the family of Anatidae and have been a recurring symbol in Chinese folklore. These medium sized ducks are one of the most striking waterfowls with flamboyant appearance endowed by the sails and whiskers, though present only in the males. White mandarins are the prevalent mutative variety found in captivity beside many others."

Photo taken on December 15, 2016, in Alburquerque, NM

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Tied for 1st Place in FAA's RAINBOW COLORED BIRDS contest, on 4/21/2021

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