canvasback

[US]/ˈkæn.vəsbæk/
[UK]/kan.vəˌbæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of diving duck native to North America, named for its canvas-colored back feathers.
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canvasback duck

canvasback migration

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Example Sentences

the canvasback is a popular duck among bird watchers.

many hunters seek the canvasback during the winter months.

the canvasback is known for its distinctive shape and colors.

canvasbacks prefer to feed in shallow waters.

photographers often capture images of the canvasback in flight.

the canvasback's diet mainly consists of aquatic plants.

in some regions, the canvasback is considered a delicacy.

canvasbacks are often seen swimming in pairs during mating season.

the male canvasback has a striking red head.

conservation efforts are important for the canvasback population.

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