82,777 observationsLeast Concern
Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Cairina
About
The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck native to Mexico and Central and South America. Small wild and feral breeding populations have established themselves in the United States, particularly in Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and 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, Australia, and in parts of Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Muscovy Duck is Cairina moschata.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Muscovy Duck belongs to the genus Cairina.