cairina Synonyms
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cairina Meaning
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cairina (n)
a genus of Anatidae
cairina Sentence Examples
- The **Cairina** genus includes several species of ducks, with the most well-known being the Muscovy duck (*Cairina moschata*).
- The Muscovy duck is native to the Americas, ranging from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Mexico to Argentina and Uruguay.
- Feral Muscovy ducks can also be found in New Zealand, Australia, and parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
- The Muscovy duck is a large species, with males reaching up to 76 cm (30 inches) in length and weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb).
- Females are smaller, growing to around 3 kg (6.6 lb).
- Their plumage is predominantly black and white, with iridescent and glossy back feathers in males.
- The amount of white on the neck and head varies, as does the color of their bills.
- Muscovy ducks are adaptable and can thrive in cooler climates, enduring temperatures as low as -12°C (10°F).
- In culinary contexts, the term "Barbary duck" is often used for *C. moschata*.
- The domestic subspecies, *Cairina moschata domestica*, is commonly known as the "pato criollo" in Spanish¹².
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a genus of Anatidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The **Cairina** genus includes several species of ducks, with the most well-known being the Muscovy duck (*Cairina moschata*).
The Muscovy duck is native to the Americas, ranging from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Mexico to Argentina and Uruguay.
Feral Muscovy ducks can also be found in New Zealand, Australia, and parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
The Muscovy duck is a large species, with males reaching up to 76 cm (30 inches) in length and weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb).
