Domestic muscovy duck(Cairina moschata f. domestica / Domestic muscovy duck)

Domestic muscovy duck

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Location Domestic muscovy duck

Basic Information

Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Body Length
66 – 85 cm
Wingspan
145 cm
Weight
male 3,5 – 5 kg, female 1,5 – 3 kg
Lifespans
7 – 8 years
Incubation Period
35 days
Number of Egg
10 – 20
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Habitat

running and still waters, swamps

Diet

aquatic and terrestrial plants, seeds and small aquatic animals

Life

social, in flocks males with a significant crest on their head are dominant, diurnal

  • Do You Know...

    The domestic muscovy duck is heavier and worse flyer than its wild relative. Multiple color variations of this species exist. Breeding of the domestic muscovy duck is not demanding, but it is necessary for them to have the option to graze.