The Canvasback Duck by danob

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 20, 2011

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Description

Duck season for me and kick off the series with a visit to Slimbridge to see the fantastic array of wild ducks and a collection of birds around the world allowed to roam free, or simply attracted to the huge wetland reserve. The Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is the largest of the North American diving ducks, that ranges from between (19–22 in) long and weighs approximately (1.90–3.50 lb), with a wingspan of (31–35 in). The canvasback has a distinctive wedge-shaped head and long graceful neck. The adult male (drake) pictured here, has a black bill, a chestnut red head and neck, a black breast, a greyish back, black rump, and a blackish brown tail. The drake's sides, back, and belly are white with fine vermiculation resembling the weave of a canvas, which gave rise to the bird's common name. The bill is blackish and the legs and feet are bluish-gray. The iris is bright red in the spring, but duller in the winter. The adult female also has a black bill, a light brown head and neck, grading into a darker brown chest and foreback. The sides, flanks, and back are greyish brown. The bill is blackish and the legs and feet are bluish-grey.

Comments (33)

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magnus073

7:21AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

This is a wonderful capture of this colorful little gal Danny, always enjoy the info you provide with you're uploads

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mininessie

7:24AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

beautiful shot...love it!

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Hendesse

7:25AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

What a beautiful duck. Excellent shot!!

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jmb007

7:27AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

belle photo!!

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Bossie_Boots

7:50AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Wow how beautiful !!

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GiMi53

7:56AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

This excellent upload is for me an invitation to visit Slimbridge's web site (http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge... I hope one day to be able to pay a real visit... :~)

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BIPOLARTWO

8:01AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

beautiful capture and duck

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dixievb

8:01AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Gorgeous creature--gorgeous shot~

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cfulton

8:12AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Wonderful! Amazing colours and detail. Thanks for the info, Clive

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dragonmuse

8:18AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Your photos remined me of the major wildlife magazines.. just amazing!

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fallen21

8:27AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Superb capture.

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JaneEden

8:31AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

What a beautiful duck, and how wonderful he can roam around enjoying himself instead of worrying about being shot at!! Great capture Danny, hugs Jane xx

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jocko500

8:48AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

very lovely duck

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romanceworks

9:42AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Ducks are so beautiful. A very lovely shot. We have big flocks of wild geese that gather here before going to a warmer climate. CC

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flora-crassella

10:19AM | Thu, 20 October 2011

a very beautiful duck! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!!

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dreampaint

12:07PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

excellent capture.

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carlx

1:03PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Wonderful pose and photography, Danny!!!

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mariogiannecchini

1:03PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Very beautiful capture of thi beautiful duck !

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Feliciti

1:07PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

it's a very beautiful sort of ducks ,like her red eye!! fantastic capture of this !!

BorisB

2:08PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Excellent presentation, I love it!!!

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bazza

2:51PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

Beautiful capture of this duck, well done!!

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sandra46

6:00PM | Thu, 20 October 2011

FANTASTIC IMAGE!

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kgb224

2:05AM | Fri, 21 October 2011

Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.

whaleman

3:32AM | Fri, 21 October 2011

Excellent shot of him!

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nathalie06

7:23AM | Fri, 21 October 2011

Hi Dany !!!! Nice to find some minutes to came back on Renderosity and to see some shots of my friends ;o)))) Lucky guy ! I would like to have a lake in my region to make some peaceful shots of ducks ! This one seems to be so stressed.... Have a good end of week. Hugs Nathalie

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