THE MANDARIN DUCK. By Christopher Lever. Shire Natural History series no. 53.

1990 1st edition. 8vo stapled paperback (150 x 210mm). Pp24. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, brief bibliography.

Excellent and authoritative introduction to the habits, biology and ecology of the mandarin duck, especially with regard to the introduced population in Britain. Sections include: The mandarin duck; The mandarin in the Far East; The mandarin's year; The mandarin in Britain; The mandarin in oriental literature and art; Places to visit; Further reading. Good photographs.