Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Kaufman (36): "Most Muscovies seen in North America are escapees from domestic stock ... A few wild ones stray from Mexico to Falcon Dam area, south Texas ... Very large, black. White wing patches obvious in flight, not when swimming. Male larger, glossier than female, with knob above bill."

Picture taken with a Nikon D80 using a Nikon 400mm f/5.6.

February 23, 2008.