Two very rare Mandarin ducks
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Awesome capture❤️ They look totally relaxed! It must be the legendary Hoosier hospitality⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jan 12, 2021 14:35:54 #
sudamar wrote:
There is a pocket of Mandarin ducks in N.C. and a small pocket in northern Ca. But that is about it in the U.S. How these two got to Indiana is anyone's guess.
Dear sudamar:
The mandarin duck (female I presume) is not an albino, it is a leucitic animal. They differ from true albinos in that they have normal pigment in their eyes as opposed to pink eyes. See: https://www.thespruce.com/bird-leucism-387342
That's a rare shot!! Mandarins originate in China and their folklore goes back hundreds if not thousands of years. They are symbols of marital happiness and fidelity. They are also collected, smuggled and kept as pets and some actually escape or are released into municipal ponds and parks and then become established if foraging and breeding is successful. They are seen somewhat often in southern California now. The male is about as spectacular as a duck gets!
Jan 12, 2021 14:39:19 #
Here is a link to the phenomenon seen in the mandarin duck:
https://www.thespruce.com/bird-leucism-387342
https://www.thespruce.com/bird-leucism-387342
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I remember the one in a lake in Central Park three years ago. Thousands of people flocked to the park every week to see it. I was so fortunate to run across these two in small lake in a business area in Evansville.
Jan 15, 2021 16:17:42 #
sudamar wrote:
There is a pocket of Mandarin ducks in N.C. and a small pocket in northern Ca. But that is about it in the U.S. How these two got to Indiana is anyone's guess.
Beautiful photo of a beautiful duck! Thanx for sharing.
Jan 15, 2021 16:21:35 #
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