Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata Pato Real
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Photo: R. Santos
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This duck has fleshy, reddish knobs on top of its bill. Plumage can vary from all white, to glossy black with white wing patches. Audio (M. Oberle). Length: 66-84 cm.; weight: 1,100-4,000 g. The Muscovy is native to Central America and northern South America but has been domesticated. Although it is not an established breeding species in the wild in Puerto Rico, many farmers and golf course managers allow this duck to wander freely, thus leading to confusion with wild duck species. TAXONOMY: ANSERIFORMES; ANATIDAE; Anatinae |
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Photo: A. Sßnchez Mu±oz
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Photo: R. Santos
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Two Muscovy Ducks with a Mallard hybrid at right -
Photo: R. Santos
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Pair of Muscovy Ducks copulating - Photo: D. North
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Nesting habitat (Texas) - Photo: M. Oberle
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References del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott, and J. Sargatal, eds. 1992. Handbook of Birds of the World, Vol. 1. Ostrich to ducks. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Howell, S.N.G. and S. Webb. 1995. A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America. Oxford Univ Press. Madge, S. and H. Burn. 1988. Wildfowl: an identification guide to the ducks, geese, and swans of the world. C. Helm, London. Next related species in taxonomic order Previous related species in taxonomic order |
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