Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Other name
Local Duck
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
The meat is widely accepted for local consumption.
Avian classification
middle level
Other specific visible traits
dwarfism and heavily muscled birds
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Judging from its colour and size these birds are of Muscovy origin. They were maybe introduced at the beginning of the 19th century.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
