Wildlife Series - Domestic Duck - Dabbling Duck - Pekin American Breed Stock Image

Two ducks seen at Lake Murray Park in La Mesa - San Diego California. The Pekin or White Pekin is an American breed of domestic duck, raised primarily for meat. It derives from birds brought to the United States from China in the nineteenth century, and is now bred in many parts of the world. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites, print and published media.