The multi-colored Drake of a Manderin duck, Axis Galericulata, on an ornamental pond in Southern England

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The multi-colored Drake of a Manderin duck, Axis Galericulata, on an ornamental pond in Southern England. Mandarin ducks are a colourful duck native to East Asia, which is classified as vulnerable due to hunting and habitat loss. In Chinese culture the Mandarin Duck represents fidelity and affection,

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Size: 4000px × 3000px
Location: Greater London, UK
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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