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white ducks(Domestic )

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

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Domesticated ducks are ducks that are raised for meat, eggs and down. Many ducks are also kept for show, as pets or for their ornamental value. Almost all of the varieties of domesticated ducks are descended from the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), apart from the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata).

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ManjuPinky
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ManjuPinky

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Aug 22, 2010
Submitted on Sep 29, 2012

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