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Aythya valisineria

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Field Notes

Description:

A large diving duck, the Canvasback breeds in prarie potholes and winters on ocean bays. Its sloping profile distinguishes it from other ducks.

Habitat:

San Francisco Bay wetlands in the open water of the bay.

Reference Links:

Canvasback, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedMarch 7, 2012

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