Mr Muscovy

by Sue Melvin

Title

Mr Muscovy

Artist

Sue Melvin

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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A male muscovy duck resting in the shade under a tree. Loose white feathers are strewn around the pine needles on the ground. Muscovy ducks are large, heavy ducks with short legs and broad tails and wings. Muscovies are native to South America, their original name was 'Musco duck,' because they ate so many mosquitos. Mature drakes (males) are much larger than the females. Both sexes have what is known as a 'caruncle' on their head. Photo taken in Charlotte, NC.
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*This image has been featured in three FAA groups, including:

Poetic Poultry
Animals and Birds in the Wild
Feathers and Beaks

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June 23rd, 2011

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