The Canvasback Duck by danob
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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)
This is a wonderful capture of this colorful little gal Danny, always enjoy the info you provide with you're uploads
beautiful shot...love it!
What a beautiful duck. Excellent shot!!
belle photo!!
Wow how beautiful !!
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... :~)
beautiful capture and duck
Gorgeous creature--gorgeous shot~
Wonderful! Amazing colours and detail. Thanks for the info, Clive
Your photos remined me of the major wildlife magazines.. just amazing!
Superb capture.
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
very lovely duck
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
a very beautiful duck! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!!
excellent capture.
Wonderful pose and photography, Danny!!!
Very beautiful capture of thi beautiful duck !
it's a very beautiful sort of ducks ,like her red eye!! fantastic capture of this !!
Excellent presentation, I love it!!!
Beautiful capture of this duck, well done!!
FANTASTIC IMAGE!
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Excellent shot of him!
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
This is a wonderful capture erland
Splendid photo....!!!
Stunning begining!
Una pose preciosa de este pato y una foto como siempre maravillosa. Enhorabuena Daniel, siempre aciertas.
Lovely image Danny!