This Mandarin duck or Aix Galericulata is enjoying the weather just resting on grass. Multi coloured male with striking orange mane sails and bill.


Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Dorset, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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