Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae

About

The Muscovy duck is a shelduck native to the Americas, from the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Mexico south to Argentina and Uruguay. The species has been domesticated, and feral Muscovy ducks can be found locally in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and in Central and Eastern Europe.

Fun Fact

The males are 76–84 cm (30–33 in) long and weigh up to 3–4 kg (6.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat and sometimes bathe.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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