Muscovy ducks can swim in shallow water and can fly briefly. The front half of the Muscovy duck's body is pointed, the rear half is narrow, and the overall body is oblong. Muscovy duck has a large head, short neck, short and narrow beak, broad and plump chest, long and thin tail, and red or black sarcoma at the base of the beak. The feather colors of Muscovy ducks are mostly black, white, and black and white. The length of the wing feathers can reach the tail, and the tail feathers are slightly upturned.

1. Can Muscovy Ducks swim?

Muscovy Ducks can swim in shallow water, and they also have certain flying abilities. The characteristics of Muscovy duck are as follows:

1. Appearance

(1) The body is oblong in shape, with the front half pointed and the rear half narrow.

(2) The head is large, the neck is short, the beak is short and narrow, the mouth and claws are relatively developed, the chest is broad and plump, the tail is slender, and there are red or black sarcomas at the base of the mouth and around the eyes.

(3) The feather colors are mostly black, white, and black and white. The wing feathers are relatively strong and can reach the length of the tail. The tail feathers are long and slightly upturned.

2. Weight

The average weight of male Muscovy ducks is about 3.4 kg, the average weight of black female Muscovy ducks is about 1.8 kg, and the average weight of white female Muscovy ducks is about 3.4 kg. The average weight of ducks is about 1.9 kilograms, and the average weight of black and white female Muscovy ducks is about 1.72 kilograms.

2. The difference between Muscovy duck and semi-Muscovy duck

1. Different varieties

(1) Muscovy duck: also known as Xiang Quail geese and musk ducks are authentic Muscovy duck species and belong to the same species as ordinary domestic ducks.

(2) Semi-Muscovy duck: It is the offspring of a cross between a male Muscovy duck and a female domestic duck.

2. Different appearance

(1) Muscovy duck: The mouth is red and there are obvious small sarcomas on the head.

(2) Muscovy duck: The beak is black and there are no obvious sarcomas on the head.

3. Different meat qualities

(1) Muscovy duck: tender meat and good taste.

(2) Muscovy duck: The meat is older and suitable for stewing or stewing.