. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CANVAS-BACK. 147. AijtliDH valUminUi. 21 In. Differs from the Redhead In the shape of Its black bill. Its blackish forehead, very light back and reil eyes. The female has the back grayish brown, finely barrea with black. I>ike the last species. Canvas- backs are excellent swimmers and divers, and can se- cure their food from a considerable depth. In winter they are found in great abundance on the Atlantic coast from Maryland southward, and are one of the most persistently hunted birds, for their flesh Is much esteemed, and t
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CANVAS-BACK. 147. AijtliDH valUminUi. 21 In. Differs from the Redhead In the shape of Its black bill. Its blackish forehead, very light back and reil eyes. The female has the back grayish brown, finely barrea with black. I>ike the last species. Canvas- backs are excellent swimmers and divers, and can se- cure their food from a considerable depth. In winter they are found in great abundance on the Atlantic coast from Maryland southward, and are one of the most persistently hunted birds, for their flesh Is much esteemed, and they have a high market value. They are seen in large flocks, and are difficult to ap- proach, but are said to decoy as easily as any other. Notes.—Harsh croaks, little different from those of the Redhead. Nest.—On the ground in marshes or sloughs, the hollow being lined with grassps and feathers from the breast of the female; G to 10 eggs ( x ). Range.—Breeds in the interior from Minnesota and Dakota northward: winters from Maryland and Brit- ish Columbia southward. Hare in New Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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