GREATEST HITS- FEATHERY FRIDAY!!

GREATEST HITS- FEATHERY FRIDAY

It’s that special day of the week dedicated to our feathery friends! So are you ready to head to Central America to meet a duck who doesn’t quack? Let’s head out on today’s adventure!

MEET THE MUSCOVY DUCK!

   Range/Habitat: Central-South America/ wetlands, lakes, rivers

   Diet: Omnivore: roots, leaves, fish, insects

   Length/Weight: 26-33”/ 7-15 lbs

   Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Muscovy Ducks have wild and domesticated populations.
• They are not very vocal and only make a few noises, including hisses!
• Muscovy ducks have black and white feathers.
• They have wide flat tails.
• Muscovy ducks perch in trees.
• Muscovy ducks have claws on their feet.

Muscovy ducks are super cute! Who knew there were ducks out there that didn’t quack! Neat! Hiss! Hiss!