Muscovy Ducks

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Muscovy Ducks (Cairina moschata) are a native new world species originally established in South America, Central America and Mexico.

Over time, wild populations have migrated to South Texas and domestic populations have been introduced throughout the United States.

During winter many escaped domestic species can be seen floating on local ponds and lakes.

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