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Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

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Field Notes

Description:

White Headed-Red eyed bird.

Habitat:

Park in Mission Viejo, CA

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
lori.tas
It is a Muscovy duck (which has some goose-like qualities). Look it up, it has a fascinating history.
olu.zachrelock
I think this is a variation of a goose but I am not 100% sure.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2010

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