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Coscoroba

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Cos`co`ro´ba    (k?s`k?-r?´b?)
n.1.(Zool.) A large, white, South American duck, of the genus Cascoroba, resembling a swan.
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Noun1.coscoroba - large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans
genus Coscoroba - a genus of Anatidae
swan - stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
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The Coscoroba swan makes a sound like its name, while the Whistling ducks do just that to the surprise and enjoyment of visiting youngsters.
Swansong is start of adventure by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Black-necked swans, coots, ducks, white-necked herons, white-faced ibis, coscoroba swans, snowy-crowned terns, and osprey are among the many species that have found shelter in the wetlands.
Where the swans are dying by Stuparich, Ricardo Carrasco / Americas (English Edition)
Len Lungo withdrew a couple of horses who were unsuited by the ground, but there were no such worries with Flying Bold, who was retained without a bid after scrambling home from Coscoroba in the selling hurdle.
KELSO; Powell stars with double by Brown, Gordon / The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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