Close-up of the world's most beautiful mandarin ducks of Vietnam

Often migrating to Vietnam in winter, mandarin ducks (Aix galericulata) are one of the most beautiful water birds in the world.

1. The male has the most brilliant plumage of all duck species. The male mandarin duck has multi-colored plumage in orange, purple, blue and white, with a distinctive erect crest and two “sails” standing upright like fans on its back. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The female has a graceful and gentle beauty. Although the female mandarin duck is not as colorful as the male, it is light gray-brown in color, with white spots around the eyes and a graceful appearance, creating a physically harmonious couple. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Associated with the symbol of loyalty in Eastern culture. In Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese culture, mandarin ducks are a symbol of lasting love and marital harmony, often appearing in paintings, poems and wedding decorations. Photo: Pinterest.

4. They don’t always stay with one partner for life. Despite their symbolic loyalty, mandarin ducks aren’t entirely monogamous for life – they can change partners after each breeding season. Photo: Pinterest.

5. They are birds that prefer to live in calm freshwater. Mandarin ducks prefer to live near ponds, swamps and small rivers surrounded by trees, where they can easily hide and feed by filtering the water or diving shallowly. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Know how to perch and nest in trees. Unlike many duck species that cannot perch on tree branches and only nest on the ground, mandarin ducks can perch on branches and often nest in tree holes near water, creating safety for their eggs. Photo: Pinterest.

7. The chicks jump out of the nest from high above as soon as they hatch. After the eggs hatch, the mother bird calls to her chicks from the ground and the chicks will jump down from the hollow of a high tree without any harm thanks to their light bodies and thick down feathers. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Once at risk of extinction due to hunting and habitat loss. Because of their outstanding beauty, mandarin ducks were once hunted for their pets or fur, and deforestation also caused their populations to decline; now many places have listed this species as protected. Photo: Pinterest.

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