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Muscovy Duck (female in it's nest)

Cairina moschata

Photo by arnott.myles
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Muscovy Duck is a large duck native to Mexico, Central and, South America. Small wild and feral breeding populations have established themselves in the United States. All Muscovy Ducks have long claws on their feet and a wide flat tail.

Habitat:

Southern places as in Mexico and South America.

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