Musk Duck

Musk Duck

Biziura lobata

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
50 - 60 cm
Weight
900 - 1500 g
Diet
Omnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals

Habitat

Freshwater wetlandsMarshesSwampsLakes

Behavior

  • Solitary animal, only coming together to breed
  • Omnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals
  • Migrates between breeding and wintering grounds
  • Has a distinctive, musky odor