Multicolor Mandarin Duck

Like most ducks, male Mandarins are much showier and more colorful than females. Females of this species have primarily grey and brown plumage, or feathers. Males have a beautiful pattern of iridescent red, brown, orange, green, and more. During the breeding season, the male also sports a “sail” of feathers over his back.

Females are slightly larger than males. As a whole, the species generally measures between 8 and 10 inches long. Most Mandarin Ducks weigh between 1 and 3 pounds.