Aix galericulata seen as a symbol of love

Aix galericulata Anseriformes, ducks. Yuanyang refers to male birds, and Yuanyang refers to female birds, so Yuanyang is a compound word. It is a medium-sized duck of the order Anseriformes, the size is between the mallard and the green-winged duck, the body length is 38-45 cm, and the weight is about 0.5 kg. Male and female are different colors, the male bird has a red beak, orange-yellow feet, bright and gorgeous feathers, a gorgeous crown feather on the head, a broad white eyebrow pattern behind the eyes, and a pair of chestnut-yellow fan-shaped erect feathers on the wings, standing like a sail. The back, very peculiar and striking, is easily recognizable in the wild. The female bird has a black beak, orange-yellow feet, gray-brown head and upper body, white around the eyes, and a thin white eyebrow pattern behind it, which is also very eye-catching and unique.
Mainly inhabits mountain forest rivers, lakes, ponds, reed swamps and rice fields. Omnivorous. The mandarin duck is a famous ornamental bird in China. The reason why it is regarded as a symbol of love is that the mandarin ducks that people see are always in pairs. It is a bird that often appears in ancient Chinese literary works and myths and legends. People often use the mandarin duck to describe the love between men and women.