Mandarin Duck (species: Aix galericulata) in Birds of Italy (Gaia Guide)
Aix galericulata
Mandarin Duck


©Roland ZH: Male Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) with female in the background
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Aix
Species Aix galericulata
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 41 cm to 49 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Adults

Wingspan

  • Up to 75 cm - applies to 65-75 cm

Synonyms

Distribution

Web resources

References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.