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White Pekin Ducks

Anas platyrhynchos domestica

Description:

The Pekin duck is a domesticated duck used primarily for egg and meat production. It was bred from the Mallard in China, it was brought to the United States about 1873,

Notes:

It is widely believed that Donald Duck is modeled after a White Pekin duck.

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LilianaCampozano
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LilianaCampozano

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2015
Submitted on Mar 20, 2015

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