The Mandarin Duck

by Christopher Lever

Overview

The Mandarin Duck is a small and (in the case of the males) spectacularly colourful species of waterfowl. Widely kept in aviaries around the world, populations often escaped to form wild colonies. One of the largest and best-studied is in southern England. Although declining and nowadays surprisingly hard to find, Britain's wild Mandarin population is probably more numerous than that of the duck's true home, China and the Russian Far East, where it is now endangered.

This Poyser monograph is a detailed account of this beautiful duck's lifestyle and biology, with particular emphasis on invasive populations in Britain and overseas. It is a superb addition to the long-running and acclaimed Poyser series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408189887
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	02/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Christopher Lever is an expert on the world's invasive vertebrate animals. His books include Naturalized Mammals of the World (Longman), Naturalised Birds of the World (Poyser) and Naturalized Fishes of the World (Academic Press), with his latest work being a second Poyser monograph, The Mandarin Duck.

Editorial Reviews

This Poyser monograph is a detailed account of this beautiful duck's lifestyle and biology, with particular emphasis on invasive populations in Britain and overseas. It is a superb addition to the long-running and acclaimed Poyser series. IAN'S RECOMMENDATION: A MUST have for those with an interest in the species.” —Ian Paulsen, The Guardian

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