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They are large ducks, with the males about 76 cm (30 in) long, and weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb). Females are considerably smaller, and only grow to 3 kg (6.6 lb), roughly half the males' size.
Additionally, these ducks may host and pass diseases to native ducks (Johnson 2009). Muscovy ducks are large, with males weighing from 10-15 pounds (lbs) and females weighing 5-10 lbs, with long, flat tails and large claws. They can be solid white or black, or have a mottled appearance.ale Muscovy ducks have a red fleshy outgrowth (caruncle) over their eyes and at the base of the bill. The calling sounds of the Muscovy duck are atypical of most duck species. The male's call is a loud, dry hiss, and the female's is a quiet coo (Johnson 2009).