In the quiet, forest-lined rivers and lakes of East Asia, these living mosaics drift across mirrored water with effortless grace. They feed on seeds, acorns, aquatic plants, and small invertebrates, dabbling softly along wooded banks and flooded clearings. What makes them extraordinary is their link between forest and water — carrying nutrients from land to wetland and dispersing seeds as they move through shaded waterways. A blaze of color on calm reflections, yet gentle custodians of riparian forests and still waters.
Mandarin Ducks 👇
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