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;[[:Category:Cairina|Cairina]] moschata | ;[[:Category:Cairina|Cairina]] moschata | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
L. 86cm. | L. 86cm. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Mexico]], [[Central America]] and [[South America]]. Domesticated and feral birds are widespread. | [[Mexico]], [[Central America]] and [[South America]]. Domesticated and feral birds are widespread. | ||
| + | [[Image:Muscovy_Duck.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo of domestic variety by {{user|Joe+A.|Joe A.}}<br/> Location: Houston, [[Texas]]]] | ||
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Forested swamps, lakes and streams. | Forested swamps, lakes and streams. | ||
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Includes plant material obtained by grazing or dabbling in shallow water, and some small vertebrates and insects. | Includes plant material obtained by grazing or dabbling in shallow water, and some small vertebrates and insects. | ||
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[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Cairina]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Cairina]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:20, 20 June 2024
- Cairina moschata
Identification
L. 86cm.
- Dark
- White in the wings
- Long talons on feet
- Wide flat tail
- Bare red face with a caruncle at the base of the bill
- Low erectile crest of feathers
Distribution
Mexico, Central America and South America. Domesticated and feral birds are widespread.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Forested swamps, lakes and streams.
Behaviour
Breeding
8-16 white eggs are laid, usually in a tree hole or hollow, and are incubated for 35 days.
Diet
Includes plant material obtained by grazing or dabbling in shallow water, and some small vertebrates and insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Muscovy Duck. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 22 December 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Muscovy_Duck
External Links
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