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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.
Mandarin Ducks The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. Mandarin Ducks, which are referred to by the Chinese as Yuan-yang (simplified Chinese: é¸³é¸¯; traditional Chinese: é´é´¦; pinyin: yuÄn yÄng), are frequently featured in Oriental art and are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity.