mandarin duck

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mandarin duck

An Asian duck (Aix galericulata) having brightly colored plumage and a crested head.

mandarin duck

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an Asian duck, Aix galericulata, the male of which has a brightly coloured and patterned plumage and crest

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mandarin duck - showy crested Asiatic duck; often domesticated

Aix galericulata

duck - small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

Aix, genus Aix - wood duck and mandarin duck

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