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Mandarin Duck A male Mandarin Duck floats the narrow channel of the Parrot Park in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Although originally an Asian bird, the specie was imported and managed to survive in parts of Europe, in the wild and semi-wild. Aix galericulata,Mandarin Duck,Papegaaienpark VeldHoven,Parrot Park Veldhoven Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mandarin Duck

A male Mandarin Duck floats the narrow channel of the Parrot Park in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Although originally an Asian bird, the specie was imported and managed to survive in parts of Europe, in the wild and semi-wild.

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 23, 2012. Captured Mar 18, 2012 15:30.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO250
  • 500mm