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Muscovy

Cairina moschata

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

native to mexico, central and south america, the muscovy is also kept as a domestic. The characteristic wattles around its face and bill distinguish it from other types. The true wild version is nearly all black

Notes:

This fellow was dumped at our city park

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PublishedNovember 19, 2013

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