The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck native to Mexico, Central, and South America. Small wild and feral breeding populations have established themselves in the United States, particularly in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, as well as in many other parts of North America, including southern Canada. Feral Muscovy Ducks are found in New Zealand and have also been reported in parts of Europe.
They are a large duck, with the males measuring about 76 cm in length, and weighing up to 15 pounds. Females are considerably smaller, and only grow to 7 pounds, roughly half the males' size. The bird is predominantly black and white, with the back feathers being iridescent and glossy in males, while the females are more drab. The amount of white on the neck and head is variable, as well as the bill, which can be yellow, pink, black, or any mixture of these. They may have white patches or bars on the wings, which become more noticeable during flight. Both sexes have pink or red wattles around the bill, those of the male being larger and more brightly colored. (Wikipedia)
Great close ups of this Muscovy Bob ! This duck is very popular with local farmers. Great that you found such a beautiful speciman to photograph.
ReplyDeleteHe looks a angry looking duck....well taken Bob.
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Stupende foto e molto dettagliate! complimenti Bob! ciao Cri : )
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much Cri.
Deletestunning closeup Bob!
ReplyDeleteGreat portraits of this duck, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThey are very sharp and with lots of details.
Greetings Irma
Yes, I love taking their photos Irma.
Deletewe have had muscovies around here - formerly domestic, turned feral since they can fly quite well. :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic close ups of this duck.
ReplyDeleteWat heb je hem heel mooi in beeld gebracht.klasse.
ReplyDeleteALL IN BLACK
ReplyDeleteHE LOVES DEPECHE MODE
LOL
BOB~~~~~~~~~~
That is funny Amandine.
DeleteLovely details in these shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob!
ReplyDeleteCan't say its my favourite duck! Nothing like the one in your previous post!
But your photography is as always superb!
Keep well!
I had no idea they weren't native to the US. Great Shot!
ReplyDeleteFrom Mexico to South America.
Deletewhat a spectacular, bob!
ReplyDeletegreat details, too.
have a wonderful week ahead~
Cheers Betty, it is spectacular.
Deletethe face is almost like a vulture in a way
ReplyDeleteSuch great detail in your captures, Bob! Such beautiful ducks!
ReplyDeleteOh Tammy, that is nice.
DeleteWonderful images Bob... we have one living in Mandys garden but it's totally wild... the garden backs onto the River Weaver
ReplyDeleteHola compañer@, aunque llevo un tiempo sin comentar vuestras imágenes, no he dejado de verlas. Como estas que son magnificas y muy bueno el comentario .
ReplyDeleteUn gran saludo de un feroz seguidor tu yo
This is not the most beautiful duck, but nice pictures, it was!
ReplyDeleteOttar
Oh, I think it is beautiful, lol.
DeleteBeautiful duck with great color and beautiful details. Great job Bob.
ReplyDeleteBob, wonderful close ups! I can't say it's the prettiest duck around! But it's mother probably loves him!
ReplyDeleteBob, is many informations and beautiful Bird.
ReplyDeleteGreatings.
Great! What a Close up....but is it Beautiful or not....looks like almost a turkey to me
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend!
Majsan//
Lovely close ups, not sure this is the best looking Duck in the world!!
ReplyDeleteLieber Bob,
ReplyDeleteausdrucksvolle Fotos mit tollen Details.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
Irmi
Great study Bob, #3 is the one!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteYes Trevor, I thought no.3 had it.
DeleteAgain great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletealways, great captures Bob, there's never a doubt what we're looking at when we come visit your blog
ReplyDeleteAmazing closeups, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
DeleteYes, beautiful !
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ReplyDeleteThat is a funny looking duck! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou had better be on the look out, it doesn't like it, funny. LOL.
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ReplyDeleteAgain I sit looking at your beautiful moments that you have laid solid again
and clos-up as well as I can see him / her
Thanks for your great show!
grt,
Annie
http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
Beautifully imaged Bob, what a great duck that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful your info there.
Groetjes Tinie
It's a cute duck Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing closeups!!!
Two days without internet on the island!!!!!!Sorry!!!
Dimi...
Two whole days, oh, I'll be missing you Dimi.
DeleteI love these. They have so much character.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Especially the 2nd and 3rd picture I find great Bob.
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