A Mandarin duck appears in Central Park, New York Posted on 4 December 2018 Tags:Birdlife, International News, Travel News A beautiful violet-breasted bird has been identified in a pond in Central Park, New York. The bird isn’t just a regular run-of-the-mill duck, but a Mandarin duck that has captured people’s hearts. The bird has become a sensation across social media platforms and local news channels. The real question is how does a Mandarin duck make its way to New York? Also read: Get Cheaper Accommodation In Cape Town Image from Pixabay The duck has been named after New York singer and actor, Mandarin Patinkin. The majority of Mandarin ducks live in zoos, private aviaries or on farms, however, thousands remaining in the wild in their native habitat of East Asia and Russia’s Far East. View this post on Instagram Smile, or move, or do something #mandarinduckcentralpark #d850 A post shared by Gary Fallowes (@garyfallowes) on Nov 4, 2018 at 8:02am PST Mandarin ducks are powerful fliers, that are able to cover 40 kilometres or more a day. Their broad wings and tails make them acrobatic enough to dodge trees and branches in flight. Watch: Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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