The mandarin duck is a perching duck species native to the East Palearctic. Compared to other ducks, mandarins are shy birds, preferring to seek cover under trees such as overhanging willows, The adult male has a petite, red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and "whiskers". The male's breast is purple with two vertical white bars, the flanks ruddy, and he has two orange feathers at the back (large feathers that stick up similar to boat sails).