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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

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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