mandarin duck

Native to Northeast China and Amur.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/
• Rhymes: -ʌk

mandarin duck (plural mandarin ducks)

1. A colorful perching duck that has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face, Aix galericulata.

   Coordinate term: wood duck

   • 2019, Kate Baker, Wild In The City, Lonely Planet, →ISBN, page 94:

     Mandarin ducks usually pair for life. In Asia they are thought to be a symbol of love and good luck. Mandarin ducks feed mainly on insects, snails, fish, plants and seeds.