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Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata), mother with newly hatching ducklings.

Habitat:

The pastures and surrounds of a rural home.

Notes:

Boogie Shoes is one of our tamest muscovies, and very good mother.

Reference Links:

Muscovy Duck

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Comments (2)
lori.tas
Not a coincidence. I saw yours and it reminded me that I had meant to post this picture. We have ducks, chickens and quail, as well as alpacas. Plus two dogs (Perro de montaña de los Pirineos) and a house rabbit.
eulalia rubio
What a coincidence! I have put into this moment a muscovy duck.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2010

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