Canvasback

Description

Aythya valisineria

Canvasbacks can be confused with Redheads. Drakes of both species have a reddish head, black chest, black under the tail and pale sides and back. The Canvasback drake's side and back are whiter and lighter than Redhead drakes. Also the Canvasback is larger and has a very distinctive head with its forehead sloping straight down to its long black bill and a distinctive red eye. The hen also has a long black bill with a sandy brown head and pale body.