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Muscovy Duck, Moschusente

Cairina moschata

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Field Notes

Description:

size of a normal duck, different colorful variations, from white to black (with green shine), you can see the pink and red skin around the eyes and the bill

Habitat:

pets, all around Funchal and Madeira island (I´ve hardly seen any other duck species...)

Notes:

@ alex (he allowed to post these pics)

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PublishedOctober 27, 2011

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