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American Pekin Duck (Domestic Duck)

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

Description:

The american pekin duck are common farm animals used for meat, eggs, and downy feathers. The adult domestic ducks appear white in feathers, and have slightly long, medium size orange beaks. A baby domestic duck appear yellow in feathers instead of white, and they are much smaller than the adult domestic duck.

Habitat:

They can be found in park lakes and farms across America, for they are popular commercial duck breed in the United States.

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Faye T
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Faye T

Houston, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 19, 2014
Submitted on May 29, 2014

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