Help with duck identification

22 Sep 2017

Mandarin Duck. Photograph by Neil Calbrade

Mandarin and Wood Duck are stunningly beautiful birds which are commonly encountered and can be tricky to identify. Mandarins are frequently seen in the UK and breed in the wild, with a well-established population. Wood Duck, commonly kept in collections, can also be found. We've just published the latest in our growing collection of bird identification videos to help with the task of identifying and separating Wood Duck and Mandarin.

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