Musk Ducks avoid the far north, the arid west and north-west.

Despite a number of more general studies, remarkably little is known about Musk Duck breeding.

The only known host for this species is the musk duck Biziura lobata.

Musk Ducks float very low in the water, almost like a cormorant, and the large webbed feet are well back on the body.

Musk Ducks are sometimes shot by hunters but are little prized, not being considered good eating.

The name came from the Taungurung Australian aboriginal word meaning "musk duck".

Male Musk Ducks in the breeding season are usually unmistakable due to the large bill lobe.

She was Tuk, the musk duck.

Berala is derived from Bareela, an Aboriginal word for a musk duck.

However, at need Musk Ducks fly swiftly and for long distances, with rapid, shallow wing beats.

Biziura, Musk Ducks (one living species, provisionally placed here)

In the water, Musk Ducks display an effortless agility, twisting and turning on the surface with both feet and tail.

In English however, Musk Duck refers to the Australian species Biziura lobata.

Its closest relative was the living Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata, with which it has sometimes been combined.

Reconstruction of New Zealand Musk Duck by Paul Martinson.

P. biziurae - musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Biziura lobata Musk Duck

Later finds of musk duck fossils have been made at Lake Poukawa and Waikuku Beach on the North Island.

Most display singly with a very elaborate and peculiar display, but Musk Ducks congregate at leks and have a more limited display.

The musk ducks (Biziura) are noted for their bizarre habitus and pronounced sexual dimorphism; they are of uncertain position and decidedly aberrant.

The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.

Punguratpular - Western side of Lake Alexandrina around Milang - Ngaitji Musk duck

De Lautour's Duck (Musk Duck)

New Zealand Musk Duck, Biziura delautouri (New Zealand)

The species was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 edition of Systema Naturae as Anas moschata, literally meaning "musk duck".

The only known host for this species is the musk duck Biziura lobata.

In English however, Musk Duck refers to the Australian species Biziura lobata.

Its closest relative was the living Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata, with which it has sometimes been combined.

P. biziurae - musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Biziura lobata Musk Duck

The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.

But a few months ago it ran 150 muscovy ducks out of town.

Muscovy duck, a special, should be given a permanent place on the menu.

Muscovy ducks are being raised by a French company in California.

Its common name Muscovy duck comes from commerce with Russia.

Although some consider the Muscovy duck to be non-kosher, others continue to disagree.

Like Muscovy duck, veal chops can dry out when grilled.

Domesticated Muscovy Ducks can breed up to three times each year.

The result was that birds with some Muscovy duck characteristics could be bred year-round in large numbers.

An entree of Muscovy duck with peppercorn sauce will be served.

Immobilization of the female also occurs in muscovy ducks.

The Muscovy duck is a living creature.

All Muscovy Ducks have long claws on their feet and a wide flat tail.

It is also, many say, more flavorful than foie gras from a Muscovy duck.

The wines were different, but the menu was the same: terrapin soup and roast Muscovy duck.

At first, the City Manager simply hired someone to remove the Muscovy ducks.

Muscovy ducks are very good setters, capable of hatching 12-15 duck eggs.

Surplus killing is common during these events, with one incident resulting in the death of 17 Muscovy ducks and 36 chickens.

She ordered the Muscovy duck in juniper sauce.

The menu changes daily, and recent main courses included slow-roasted breast of Muscovy duck (about $21).

Wild Muscovy duck is rich and assertive.

I did find Muscovy duck prosciutto.

In the US, Muscovy Ducks are considered an invasive species.

They produced by crossing female Pekins with male Muscovy Ducks.

Muscovy duck can't breed viably with other ducks.

Musk Ducks avoid the far north, the arid west and north-west.

Despite a number of more general studies, remarkably little is known about Musk Duck breeding.

The only known host for this species is the musk duck Biziura lobata.

Musk Ducks float very low in the water, almost like a cormorant, and the large webbed feet are well back on the body.

Musk Ducks are sometimes shot by hunters but are little prized, not being considered good eating.

The name came from the Taungurung Australian aboriginal word meaning "musk duck".

Male Musk Ducks in the breeding season are usually unmistakable due to the large bill lobe.

She was Tuk, the musk duck.

Berala is derived from Bareela, an Aboriginal word for a musk duck.

However, at need Musk Ducks fly swiftly and for long distances, with rapid, shallow wing beats.

Biziura, Musk Ducks (one living species, provisionally placed here)

In the water, Musk Ducks display an effortless agility, twisting and turning on the surface with both feet and tail.

In English however, Musk Duck refers to the Australian species Biziura lobata.

Its closest relative was the living Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata, with which it has sometimes been combined.

Reconstruction of New Zealand Musk Duck by Paul Martinson.

P. biziurae - musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Biziura lobata Musk Duck

Later finds of musk duck fossils have been made at Lake Poukawa and Waikuku Beach on the North Island.

Most display singly with a very elaborate and peculiar display, but Musk Ducks congregate at leks and have a more limited display.

The musk ducks (Biziura) are noted for their bizarre habitus and pronounced sexual dimorphism; they are of uncertain position and decidedly aberrant.

The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.

Punguratpular - Western side of Lake Alexandrina around Milang - Ngaitji Musk duck

De Lautour's Duck (Musk Duck)

New Zealand Musk Duck, Biziura delautouri (New Zealand)

The species was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 edition of Systema Naturae as Anas moschata, literally meaning "musk duck".

Cairina moschata is an duck from Mexico.

Not to be confused with the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata).

Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata)

The wild Mallard and Muscovy duck ('Cairina moschata') are believed to be the ancestors of all domestic ducks.

The domestic subspecies, Cairina moschata domestica, is commonly known in Spanish as the pato criollo ("creole duck").

P. gabaldoni infects muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) and rock pigeons (Columba livia).

Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata: Anatinae or Tadorninae?

Cairina moschata: Muscovy Duck (tropical America; genus Cairina may be paraphyletic)

The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck native to Mexico, Central, and South America.

Domesticated Muscovy Duck, Cairina moschata momelanotus sometimes Cairina momelanotus

- An outbreak of duck viral enteritis (duck plague) in domestic Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata domesticus) in Illinois.

Almost all the varieties of domestic ducks are descended from the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), apart from the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata).

The domestic Pekin is descended from the Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos), whereas the Muscovy (Cairina moschata) is a different species, and in fact is in a different genus.