Muscovy ducks are known for their distinctively bald, red faces (caruncles), their quiet nature (they hiss instead of quacking), and being the domesticated duck.
People raise Muscovy ducks primarily for their exceptional pest control abilities, high-quality, lean meat, and outstanding mothering instincts. Unlike other breeds, they do not quack, making them a remarkably quiet and beginner-friendly addition to homesteads and farms.