Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata
Least ConcernAves · 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