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Primary Traits
2,140 g
0 m - 1,200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Cairina moschata
English name
Muscovy Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Cairina
Species
moschata
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
1,100 g
Maximum female mass
1,470 g
Minimum male mass
1,990 g
Maximum male mass
4,000 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
2,140 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,200 m
Typical elevation
600 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs, Solitary
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Ground, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
8
Maximum clutch size
15
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
35 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
105 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
11.5
Average fledging period
105 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary