The bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.

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FORT LAUDERDALE | For a half century they've spread their wings — and waste — across South Florida's backyards and swimming pools. They're ugly and ungainly, and just the mention of their name can ...

Muscovy ducks, a duck only its mother could love, I always said. But I never stopped to think that momma Muscovy doesn’t have to overcome the sight of those big ol’ red knobs on her babies’ heads. The ...

Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas ...

PEARLAND, Texas — Muscovy ducks have apparently taken residence in Pearland and they’re causing a ruckus. The ducks are usually seen frequenting the neighborhoods of West Oaks and Westwood Village, ...

A few months back, Gainesville’s historic Duck Pond neighborhood got an influx of new residents when a mother Muscovy hatched a clutch of ducklings. Now, a neighborhood association plan to remove ...

(Author’s note: I’ve had several requests to give an update on Matilda the Muscovy Duck and her brood that we raised this past summer. If you missed those episodes I’m sorry. I’ll try to give a quick ...

Muscovy ducks are “ruffling some feathers” according to the city of Pearland in Texas. Because the birds are becoming a nuisance, city officials are encouraging residents to “address the ducks,” but ...

Shhhhh, keep this between us. That's what one woman from Tampa, Florida was hoping would happen when she brought her rescue pet Muscovy duck inside the house without her partner knowing. We guess that ...