what kind of Duck is this?

[carlsjr]

its the most beautiful bird i have ever seen. is it even real?

 

[Mistyparrot]

I think that is a Mandarin.

Steve n Misty

[Greywings]

It is a Mandarin Duck they are becoming part of the scene here in the U.S.

Mandarin Duck

thedctraveler.com

 

The Mandarin Duck, or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized, East Asian perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. It is 41–49 cm long with a 65–75 cm wingspan. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Aix galericulata

Rank: Species

Higher classification: Aix

[carlsjr]

if i had a pond i would get a few of them. beautiful birds.

[JeffNOK]

Little beauties!

[judygram]

Yes very beautiful as is the wood duck pictured below.

 

[Mistyparrot]

its the most beautiful bird i have ever seen. is it even real?

 

I realize of course that you have never met Mistyparrot!

[carlsjr]

its the most beautiful bird i have ever seen. is it even real?

 

I realize of course that you have never met Mistyparrot!

 

lol, maybe someday i will.

 

you live in brighton UK and i live in Brighton CO USA. small world.