2022-03-19

Kaczka Mandarynka (Aix gelariculata)

Kończyłam fotografowanie w Ekoparku Wschodnim, gdy napotkałam to cudeńko. To kaczka mandarynka (Aix gelariculata). Gatunek zamieszkujący głównie dorzecze Amuru, Sachalin, Japonię, Mandżurię i wschodnie Chiny. W Europie hodowany od XVIII wieku. W Polsce spotykany głównie w zoo, prywatnych hodowlach, czasem w parkach. Znanym siedliskiem tej kaczki są Łazienki w Warszawie.  Samiec ma ubarwienie jaskrawe, a samica szare. Kaczki te wiążą się z jednym partnerem na całe życie, dlatego są symbolem wierności. Para znalazła tu ciekawe drzewo, w sam raz na złożenie jajek. Ciekawe czy już niedługo zobaczymy kaczuszki mandarynkowe w Ekoparku?

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I was finishing shooting in the Eastern Ecopark when I encountered this miracle. This is a mandarin duck (Aix gelariculata). The species inhabits mainly the Amur basin, Sakhalin, Japan, Manchuria, and eastern China. In Europe, it has been bred since the 18th century. In Poland, it is found mainly in zoos, private farms, sometimes in parks. The famous habitat of this duck is Łazienki in Warsaw. The male is bright in color and the female is gray. These ducks mate with one partner for life and are therefore a symbol of fidelity. The couple found an interesting tree here, just right for laying eggs. I wonder if we will see mandarin ducklings in Ekopark soon?

Linked to: Black And White Weekend, Saturday's Critters, Friday Bliss, The Weekend Roundup: K for Kaczka (duck).



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8 comments:

  1. kwarkito19 March 2022 at 09:48

    Congratulations ! Yes it is a miracke

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  2. Dragonstar19 March 2022 at 10:12

    How wonderful! I'll keep my fingers crossed for Mandarin babies. Such beautiful photos.

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  3. eileeninmd19 March 2022 at 10:27

    Hello Klara,
    The Mandarin Ducks are beautiful. I hope they have laid some eggs, have a beautiful family. Lovely series of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  4. Breathtaking19 March 2022 at 13:27

    Hello, :=) At first I thought that the Mandarin Duck was painted and carved out of the wood it was perched on, but then I realised they were real live ducks. How wonderful that you saw them, and took such splendid photos. I hope the pair make a family. I always have a soft spot for birds which mate for life.
    Enjoy your weekend.:=)

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  5. William Kendall19 March 2022 at 22:13

    How lovely!

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~20 March 2022 at 18:24

    What beautiful ducks and to get to see the pair is really special! You took amazing photos too! Very nice sighting!

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  7. rupam sarma20 March 2022 at 19:34

    So beautiful birds.

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  8. Betty J. Crow20 March 2022 at 21:40

    You got some amazing shots of this beautiful duck. I got to see some at the zoo in St. Louis. They sure are impressive creatures.

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