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The Muscovy Ducks are large, and usually domesticated ducks, that doesn’t swim as often as other ducks due to their underdeveloped oil glands.
They prefer forests near water where it roosts in trees at night and nests in tree cavities. Native to Mexico, Central, and South America. Wild birds are restricted to the lower Rio Grande valley. There is a large feral population in southern Florida and Texas.
Spotted on Nov 8, 2010
Submitted on Oct 10, 2011
16 Comments
Now there is a duck you don't see every day. Eccentric.
WOW
Bizarre Duck!
Lovely bird.
Thank you very much Atul and all. It's a variation of Muscovy I hadn't seen before. Learning everyday on Noah!
These one has similar colors
http://featheryfinds.blogspot.com/2010/1...
yes definitely there is a variation from brown to black to grey
but it would always be a mix of these colors with white
There are several common color combinations of the Muscovy... one is pied, which this one could very well be.
Here is a reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscovy_Duc...
And what about the body plumage, Atul?
I wouldnt call it a hybrid though.
well Carolina Looks like a Muscovy duck to me too.The Warts on their faces do differ in size and shape.
I'll ask her, thank you Daniele!
Well the head is typical of the Muscovy duck, found in many farmyards, but the body plumage is totally different. I know Muscovys can hybridize with mallards, but I am not sure about this one. I hope someone will have a better idea! lori.tas is very knowledgeable about domestic ducks!
That's interesting! Do you know with what kind of duck it was crossed?
Hola Carolina!This looks like a Muscovy duck hybrid to me...
Amazing face!