Considered one of the most beautiful ducks, and frequently featured in Oriental art, the Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) is regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity, because it mates for life. It is said that if the mandarin gets separated from its mate, it will keep longing for its other half and die of loneliness. In the wild, Mandarin Ducks breed in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds. They nest in cavities in trees close to water.
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