DuckDB bugbash: external source reads from files via `external_location`
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adapter:duckdb
area:adapters
engine:v2
status:has-repro
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Description
## Goal
Compare dbt Core `dbt-duckdb` vs dbt Fusion DuckDB behavior for file-backed sources using `external_location`.
## Experiment
Start with local Parquet and CSV sources referenced through `external_location`, then validate source reads and downstream model behavior.
## Why this matters
`external_location` is one of the most visible and commonly discussed `dbt-duckdb` features in docs, tutorials, and blogs.
## Success criteria
- Equivalent source definitions work in both engines
- Any Fusion-specific limitation is captured in a minimal repro
## Notes
Exclude static-analysis / `SQL_understanding` concerns from scope.
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