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Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Photo by JonathanBurke
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large duck, dark coloring w/ white spots, red patch over eyes, and a "crown" on top of head. Almost like a turkey-duck.

Habitat:

Elk Grove Regional Park near water

Notes:

It was the only one there of it's kind

Species ID Suggestions

Muscovy duck

Cairina moschata

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2011

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