Muscovy Ducks, Gulf of Mexico 2011

The Muscovy duck is found in all parts of the world in a domesticated state. Its chief breeding range in the wild includes Central America and northern South America. In North America,
Muscovies are found locally in Mexico and a small population inhabits southern Texas at the extreme northern edge of its range. Muscovies prefer wetlands near forested areas and nest in tree cavities or nest boxes, laying an average of 8 eggs. It is a protected species in some states of the USA.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a final rule adding the muscovy duck (Cairina
moschata) to the List of Migratory Birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

(MBTA). In addition, a final rule was published restricting certain activities with muscovy ducks and establishing a Control Order to manage feral populations.The muscovy duck is native to Mexico, Central and South America. However, it has recently expanded its range from Mexico to Hidalgo, Starr, and Zapata counties in south Texas.

As a result of this natural expansion into the United States, the species is now considered native and has been added to the list of species protected under the MBTA

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/NewReportsPublications/FactSheets/Muscovy%2...

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