Baku Zoological Park
Mandarin Duck
Size and weight
41-49 cm in length and up to 65-75 cm in wingspan
0.4-0.7 kg
Nutrition
Omnivore
Life Span
Up to 12 years
Reproduction
9-12
Conservation status
Least Concern
Forested mountain rivers of eastern Russia, China, Japan and Korea
The Mandarin ducks are known for their eye-catching look, which makes them one of the most beautiful ducks in the world. However, as with many other bird species, only the males have this striking appearance, while female mandarin ducks look almost plain with gray or cream colored feathers