Muscovy duck
species of bird
The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a duck from Mexico. Its common name muscovy duck comes from commerce with Russia. It is related to Aix, a species of shelduck.
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| A Muscovy Duck stretching its wings in a freshwater spring | |
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| Species: | C. moschata
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| Cairina moschata | |
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