Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

Least Concern

The Mandarin Duck is a spectacular perching duck native to East Asia, in which the male has ornate orange "sail" feathers and a colorful face. Escaped birds have established wild populations in Europe.

Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.

Mandarin Duck trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Wetlands
Region
Asia
Scientific name
Aix galericulata

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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