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mandarin_duck The colourings and textures of this male duck are amazing. Taken at Verulam lakes in St Albans UK Aix galericulata,Geotagged,Mandarin duck,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge

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The colourings and textures of this male duck are amazing. Taken at Verulam lakes in St Albans UK

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The Mandarin duck, or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized, East Asian perching duck, closely related to the North American wood duck. It is 41–49 cm long with a 65–75 cm wingspan.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Elliot Pordes
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By Elliot Pordes

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Uploaded Aug 16, 2014. Captured May 15, 2009 11:34 in 50 Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4DH, UK.
  • DMC-FZ28
  • f/4.0
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO100
  • 38.8mm