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Domestic Muscovy Duck

Cairina Moschata

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Description:

A large duck that can have about 8-12 ducklings. Most of them won't survive because the mother won't have enough food for all of them. Can have many different blotches of colors on their feathers.

Habitat:

Wet areas such as lakes, ponds, and marshes

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Biodiversity of Texas
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Texas Nature Challenge - Bayou Region
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PublishedMarch 16, 2016

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