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They are large ducks, with the males about 76 cm (30 in) long, and weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb). Females are considerably smaller, and only grow to 3 kg (6.6 lb), roughly half the males' size.
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata), or just mandarin, is a perching duck species found in East Asia.It is medium-sized, at 41â49 cm (16â19 in) long with a 65â75 cm (26â30 in) wingspan. As the other member of the genus Aix, it is closely related to the North American wood duck.he greatest threat to the mandarin duck is habitat loss due to loggers. Hunters are also a threat to the mandarin duck, because often they are unable to recognize the mandarin in flight and as a result, many are shot by accident.