Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, the Muscovy duck species is common in Florida and some cities in the U.S.

A close cousin to the Mallard, the black duck will be forever associated with ... but the underside of their wings are white—clearly visible to hunters when birds flare out of the decoys.

black rump; and the tell-tale brilliant white secondary feathers. Gadwalls are just slightly smaller than mallard ducks, averaging from two to two-point-five pounds. When flying and given good ...