The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck native to Mexico, Central, and South America. They are a large duck, with the males about 30 in long, and weighing up to 15 lb. Females are considerably smaller, and only grow to 6.6 lb. The bird is predominantly black and white, with the back feathers iridescent and glossy in males, while the females are more subdued. The amount of white on the neck and head is variable, as well as the bill, which can be yellow, pink, black, or a 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, the male wattle is larger and more brightly colored.
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