The short clip has garnered nearly 1.2 million views and over 27,000 likes.
A stunning video of a rare multicolored Mandarin duck has gone viral on the internet and has left social media users mesmerised. The short clip, shared on Twitter, has garnered nearly 1.2 million views and over 27,000 likes.
“A male Mandarin duck, this is their spectacular breeding plumage as they molt out of season in less vibrant colors,” the post’s caption read.
“These ducks are a symbol of love and fidelity in some countries because they are monogamous, life partners,” it added.
Check out the video below:
A male Mandarin duck, this is their prolific breeding plumage as they molt in less vibrant colors out of season
These ducks are a symbol of love and fidelity in some countries because they are monogamous, life mates pic.twitter.com/kicM8RkyDS
— Science Girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) August 19, 2022
Since being shared, the clip has taken the internet by storm. The amazing Mandarin duck with its orange plumage and purple chest has left social media users in a tizzy.
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While one user wrote, “Wow looks almost unreal! Beautiful!” Another said, “This is a truly amazing and wonderfully beautiful creature”.
A third added, “In all honesty, this must be the prettiest bird to me, how colorful it looks.” “The more you see these Mandarin ducks, the more you become engrossed in them,” remarked the fourth.
The Mandarin duck has a distinctive, broad plumage and nests in trees. According to Chinese culture, Mandarin ducks are considered a lifelong couple, so they are considered a symbol of marital love.
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The bird is native to East Asia, but has also established federated populations throughout Western Europe. The habitats it prefers in its breeding area are the dense, bushy forested banks of rivers and lakes. Their diet consists of seeds and plants.
In recent times, their population has declined drastically in China and Russia due to habitat destruction.
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