Mandarin ducks are medium-sized ducks that are native to East Asia. They are regarded as a symbol of love in China and are often found in ancient Chinese literature and myths. The adult male has really colorful plumage, with a red bill, reddish face and two large orange feathers which look like sails. Mandarin ducks are adored by many people and commonly seen in various lakes in Beijing.
Here are some photos of mandarin ducks in Beijing's winter.
(All photos are taken by Ding Qian)
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Nature is not limited to faraway mountains and oceans, it also exists in urban cities and our daily lives. In the series, "City of Wild," CGTN not only unfolds a world of wildlife you are probably not aware of, but also highlights the theme of this year's CBD COP 15: Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth.
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City of wild: The cute sparrows in Beijing
City of wild: Inconspicuous birds with really beautiful melodies
City of Wild: Lovely hoopoes in Beijing
City of wild: Milu deer cool off from the Beijing summer
City of Wild: A pair of spotted doves making home in downtown Beijing
City of Wild: Vigilant white-cheeked starlings in Beijing
City of Wild: Hollyhocks bloom in Beijing summer
City of Wild: Crape myrtle blooms in Beijing's summer
City of Wild: Feeling worried? Let orange daylily drawn your sorrows!
City of Wild: The light-vented bulbuls in Beijing
City of Wild: Mandarin ducks doze off in Beijing
City of Wild: The star-like balloon flowers bloom in Beijing
City of Wild: The azure-winged magpies in Beijing
Golden silk orb-weavers hunt in groups after rain in SW China
City of Wild: The brown-breasted bulbul in Dali City, SW China
City of Wild: An early autumn adorned with sparkling red fruits
City of Wild: Chinese hawthorns with tasty red fruits
City of Wild: Blooming hydrangeas in Beijing
City of Wild: Black-headed gulls enjoy autumn in Yinchuan, NW China
City of Wild: Golden ginkgo trees brighten up Beijing autumn
Naumann's thrush: A strongly migratory bird
City of Wild: The pretty peacocks in Beijing
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