Enthusiastic crowds are flocking to New York City’s Central Park to catch a rare glimpse of a Mandarin duck, a bird usually found in Asia.
The big mystery? How the duck ended up in Manhattan.
the blue slate turkey is a heritage turkey breed descended from domesticated wild turkeys from mexico. blue slates are large (females are around 14 pounds, and males around 20-25), but do not reach the same size as commercially bred turkeys; they are usually admired for their plumage. although these turkeys can be slate blue, black, and white, only the slate blue color is acceptable for bird showing standards.
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