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Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Anatidae

The canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is a species of diving duck, the largest found in North America. Taxonomy Scottish-American naturalist Alexander Wilson described the canvasback in 1814. The genus name is derived from Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors, including Hesychius and Aristotle.

Distribution

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Netherlands · 1,088United Kingdom · 299