Which of these two birds is the Canvasback? See if you can tell, then keep playing with the free version of BirdWise!
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Here are two tricky-to-ID waterfowl.
Which one is the Canvasback?
Not sure? Take a glance at these Canvasback ID tips:
A large, big-headed diving duck with a gently sloping forehead and a stout neck.
Its long bill meets the sloping forehead, creating a seamless look from the top of the crown to the tip of the bill.
Males have a black bill.
Males have a distinct red eye.
Once you've got it, click here to see the answer. Did you get it right? Great start! There’s still much more to learn, with seasonal plumages and differences between male and female birds. Head to the free version of BirdWise quizzes and continue training your bird ID skills for Canvasbacks and many other birds.
Canvasbacks are great fun to watch, gathering in large groups on open water. They breed in lakes and marshes in northern North America and winter in the continental U.S. and Mexico. Look for them in the coming months as they make their way south.
This month only, we've added a few migratory species like the Canvasback to the free version of BirdWise—including the Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Sandpiper, and Broad-winged Hawk. Can you master them before the special preview ends?
BirdWise is an ID quizzing tool that lets you practice the species you want to learn, any time, anywhere. Customize your online practice with access to quizzes for over 640+ species in the U.S. and Canada in the full version.
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