Cairina moschata

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pato_de_árbol_mexicano
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to various habitats
can tolerate a range of climates
exhibits territorial behavior during breeding.
gptkbp:adult_plumage black, brown, and white
gptkbp:behavior foraging in water
forms flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
courtship displays
conducted for meat production
gptkbp:color sexual dimorphism present
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Muscovy_duck
gptkbp:conservation_efforts not currently endangered
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in cuisine
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in domestic settings
gptkbp:domestication gptkb:battle
meat and eggs
Muscovy duck breeds
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale blue
8 to 15 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:fledging_period 8 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dabbling and diving
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high in domestic populations
gptkbp:genus Cairina
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
prefers freshwater environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cairina moschata
gptkbp:incubation_period 35 days
gptkbp:interacts_with kept as pets and livestock
gptkbp:lifespan 8 to 12 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting ground or low shrubs
gptkbp:origin descended from wild populations
gptkbp:population significant in agriculture
gptkbp:predators foxes, raccoons, and birds of prey
gptkbp:range Central and South America
gptkbp:reproduction lay eggs in nests
gptkbp:social_structure gregarious
gptkbp:sound quacking and hissing
gptkbp:tail_type waterproof feathers
gptkbp:weight 2.5 to 4.5 kg