Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)

Code 4

CANV

Code 6

AYTVAL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Red to brown orange.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Red-brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Red-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 48-61 cm (19-24 in)
Weight: 1270 g (44.8 oz)
Size: Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Black, Gray
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Pale Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift, sometimes erratic, direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 71-91 cm (28-36 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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