File:Muscovy Duck. (Cairina moschata) (9347488887).jpg
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The Muscovy duck (which doesn’t come from Moscow as the name implies, and is almost as much a goose as a duck) originated in South America and is a distinct species. The name is a corruption of ‘Musk Duck,’ from a supposed musky odour emitted by the drake. It has also been known as the Brazilian duck. The Muscovy is a large bird, the drake is much bigger than the duck and almost twice the weight of drakes of the Mallard-derived breeds. It is powerfully built with long wings and tail, and it flies well.Its feet are equipped with strong sharp toenails, and the fleshy red ‘caruncles’ which adorn the face – especially in the male – give it a misleadingly fierce appearance. In fact, the Muscovy is actually a quiet, easily-managed breed, and a prolific producer of excellent ducklings for eating. It ranges in colour from black, through shades of blue to pure white. |
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| Author | Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Bernard Spragg at https://flickr.com/photos/88123769@N02/9347488887 (archive). It was reviewed on 21 June 2018 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-zero. |
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