User:LiaMinina/Mandarin duck
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Least Concern (LC)
This species is least concerned. Wild populations of this species are not at risk, but appropriate attention should be given. |
| Mandarin duck | ||
| Animal Name | Mandarin duck | |
| Other Names | Peking duck | |
| Origin | Asia | |
| Information | ||
| Species | Aix galericulata | |
| Domain | Eukaryote | |
| Kingdom | Animalia | |
| Phylum | Chordata | |
| Class | Aves | |
| Order | Anseriformes | |
| Genus | Aix | |
A mandarin duck is a bird species in the Aix genus of the Anatidae family.
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Introduction
The mandarin duck is native to Eurasia. It is known for having a unique and colorful plumage, but this is mostly seen on males; female mandarin ducks have mostly gray feathers.
Mandarin ducks in human culture
Mandarin ducks have been featured many times in Ancient Chinese paintings.
