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Muscovy duck [MichaelWarren.com]

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Posted July 6, 2023 | By Michael Warren

Muscovy duck

Although their name might suggest they come from Russia, these large ducks are native to South America and were bred by Native Americans prior to the arrival of Europeans. This avian crossing guard was doing a great job of keeping her ducks in a row on a recent morning at Tuscawilla Park.

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