Even from a distance, the Mandarin duck’s appearance is striking, with blocks of deep green and blue feathers. The wandering waterfowl was spotted last month swimming among the mallards at ...

The male mandarin duck is extremely easy to identify. Considered one of the prettiest birds, it has orange, green, white, blue-ish, and black feathers, some of which curl up into a "sail" shape.

But there's more to this species than just flashy feathers. Whether it's their complex courting ritual or their cultural significance, there's a lot to know about the mandarin duck. Here are some ...

The Mandarin duck, known for its multicolored feathers and hot pink bill, is native to East Asia. The big question: Why is it here, in the middle of Manhattan? Photographer Dennis Newsham can't ...

The accidental celebrity is an exquisitely feathered Mandarin duck, native to China and Japan ... Mandarins to this bewildering kaleidoscope of feathers.” Small wonder, then, that on a recent ...

The Mandarin duck is known for its multicolored feathers — some an emerald green, some a deep mauve and others a smooth, suede-like tan. It is unclear how the bird ended up in Central Park ...

When it comes to cute and cuddly-looking animals, baby ducks are often ... striking beauty of the Mandarin duck. Between the bold and beautiful colors and the unique feather shapes, this bird ...

The colorful, male Mandarin duck — native to eastern Asia — landed ... Unique for its flamboyant feathers in a range of vibrant hues, the handsome duck puts many of North America’s most ...

It's chubby, with puffy, orange cheeks and splashes of emerald, violet and royal blue feathers ... from the Philadelphia airport. It's a mandarin duck, possibly a pet that escaped and took ...