Muscovy Duck Facts: what the HECK is this BIRD?! | Animal Fact Files

The Muscovy duck is also known as the mute duck. When I first encountered this bird, I had no idea what is was! Nearly the size of a goose, but duck shaped, these Muscovy duck facts will help you understand this elusive and unique avian. We'll discuss wild versus feral Muscovy ducks. We'll also talk about what the heck that thing is on their beaks. You'll learn about their fancy feet and where they prefer to sleep!

Scientific Name: Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata)
Range: warmer parts of North and South America
Habitat: forests, lakes, swamps, marshes, slow moving streams, urban ponds
Size: 4.5-9lbs (2-4kg) weight; 4.5ft (1.4m) wingspan
Diet: grasses, seeds, tubers, insects, crustaceans, and small reptiles
Threats: feral dogs, foxes, etc.
Life Span: 8 years

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Muscovy Duck RANGE 0:00
Musocvy Duck WILD VS FERAL 0:18
Muscovy Duck SIZE 0:33
Muscovy Duck MUTE DUCK 0:45
Muscovy Duck HABITAT 0:55
Muscovy Duck DIET 1:24
Muscovy Duck WARTS 1:48
Muscovy Duck MATES 2:04
Muscovy Duck LIFE CYCLE 2:18
Muscovy Duck THREATS and LIFESPAN 2:51
Thanks / Outro 3:11
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Microdac - https://vimeo.com/36993647
Cephas - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
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Research Credits:
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