Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, the Muscovy duck species is common in Florida and some cities in the U.S.

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In Houston and Harris County, the avian influenza is mainly affecting muscovy ducks, which are an invasive species. One on hand, muscovy ducks dying could be good for native species, Norrid said.