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Muscovy Duck

Pato criollo

Description:

A Goose/Brant like bird that i saw in Tampa. I believe the name is correct but correct me if i am wrong.

Habitat:

It was living around the pond behind the Holiday Inn Express in Tampa

Notes:

I searched North American Birds and i couldn't find it.

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2 Comments

Fletcher T Watson
Fletcher T Watson 13 years ago

Ok Thanks

MikeVanValen
MikeVanValen 13 years ago

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata). These are feral in almost every state. I sometimes see them in city ponds.

Fletcher T Watson
Spotted by
Fletcher T Watson

Tampa, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2011
Submitted on Apr 30, 2011

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