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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
(L 18.5" WS 28" WT 1.3 lb)
Albuquerque
Botanical Gardens
14Mar2012
Aix in Greek means diving bird
mentioned by Aristotle; sponsa
in Latin means bride.
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