Muscovy duck

Description:

This drake, or male, Muscovy has a bright red area about much of its face and surrounding its eyes. The back of its head, neck, and the upper part of its chest are white; and the remainder of its body is black.

Habitat:

Southeastern U.S.

Notes:

Only a few Muscovy ducks frequent Lake Trant on which I live. More often than not, one or two attach themselves to a grouping of Canada geese versus Mallards, as they paddle from one part of the lake to another. They seem to get airborne very infrequently, as they appear to much prefer remaining on the lake. They are occasionally seen in a yard foraging for food. These images were taken in the morning with soft light basking the Muscovy. The lake was perfectly still, except behind the ducks that were paddling from one area to another, which made for a good scene to take an image reflecting the Mucovy's head and neck.