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Domestic Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Photo by AshleyAkers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large white duck with orange bill and feet and red around the eyes and part of the head. I've seen ducks before in West Virginia, but I can't say I've seen this kind before.

Notes:

Found on the bank at the lake.

Species ID Suggestions

Domestic Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

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Comments (4)
hookgv
Make good pets as well.
AshleyAkers
Oh man I hope they don't become a problem here in West Virginia. They are pretty ducks though.
ScottRasmussen
Muscovy duck. Wild ones are black, domesticated ones can have many patterns of black and white. They are bred for meat and I guess they're a problem in Florida.

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