North Louisiana Wildlife
Muscovy duck resting watchfully at the edge of a lake

 

Did you know that male muscovy ducks are the largest ducks in North America?

muscovy ducks
at
a Glance

Muscovy duck resting near water

Key Features:

Muscovy ducks are black ducks with white patches and red around their eyes.

Least Concern - Population Decreasing

Habitat:

Grasslands, lakes, streams, and wooded swamps

nesting habits:

Muscovy ducks nest in cavities off the ground.

seasons muscovy ducks are active in our area:

All year

Diet:

Grass, insects, slugs, snails, and weeds

hunting Behavior:

Muscovy ducks graze.

Commonly Confused With:

Double-Crested Cormorants and Mallards

Double-crested cormorant standing on a wooden pole spreading its wings

Muscovy ducks are often confused with double-crested cormorants because both are dark birds near or in water. Muscovy ducks have white patches.

One female mallard and one male mallard swimming

Muscovy ducks are often confused with mallards because of their shape. Male mallards have green heads. Females are brown.



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