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Muscovy color guide

Muscovy ducks come in a wonderful range of colors and patterns. This is a general visual guide to some common varieties — real birds vary a lot, and individual ducks often carry their own mix of shading, barring, and white patches.
Illustration of a black Muscovy duck with a green sheen on the wings

Black

The classic Muscovy look: deep black feathers, often with an iridescent green-purple sheen across the back and wings. Many black Muscovy show small white wing patches as they mature.

Illustration of a chocolate brown Muscovy duck

Chocolate

A rich, even cocoa brown from head to tail. Chocolates often lighten slightly with sun and age, but keep that warm, coffee-dark tone that makes them stand out in a mixed flock.

Illustration of a blue Muscovy duck with slate gray plumage

Blue

A soft slate gray-blue across the body. Blues can range from darker steel to powdery gray, and no two are exactly alike — part of the fun of the variety.

Illustration of a pale lavender Muscovy duck

Lavender

A diluted, silvery lilac — the pastel of the Muscovy world. Lavenders are lighter than blues, with a soft, almost glowing quality to the feathers.

Illustration of a pure white Muscovy duck

White

Crisp, clean white feathers with the breed's signature red facial caruncles. Whites are striking against green pasture and easy to spot from a distance.

Illustration of a silver Muscovy duck with light gray, pale-edged feathers

Silver

Light ash gray with pale silvery feather edging and subtle barring on the neck. Silvers have a quiet, elegant look that photographs beautifully.

Which colors do we have right now?

Availability changes with each hatch, and this guide shows the breed in general — not what's currently in stock. Call or text and we'll tell you exactly what we have and send photos of the actual birds.

Call / Text (401) 678-1597

New to Muscovy? Read about the breed first.