Muscovy Duck Taken at Palacecraig on 12th November 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Taken at Derwent Water on 1st July 2015 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Muscovy Duck. Species: Order: Family: Local Names: Cairina moschata. Anseriformes. Anatidae. Site Of Nest: Food: Plumage: Length: Breeding Period: Eggs: In tree cavities or on the ground under shrubs. Plant material obtained by grazing or dabbling in shallow water, small fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, insects, and millipedes. 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 coloured. Males about 86 cms long. Females about 64 cms long. Up to 3 times per year. 8 - 16 white eggs. Voice: