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can·vas·back duck

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  1. canvasback, canvasback duck, Aythya valisinerianoun

    North American wild duck valued for sport and food

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  1. canvasback duck

    The canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is a species of diving duck, the largest found in North America.

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  1. canvasback duck

    A canvasback duck is a species of diving duck, scientifically known as Aythya valisineria, known for its distinct wedge-shaped head and pointed bill. Males usually have a reddish-brown head and neck, black chest and tail, and white back, while females are generally brownish-gray. They are native to North America and primarily found in the western and midwestern United States, and feeds on aquatic plants, roots, and occasionally small animals and insects. They are named "canvasback" due to their light-colored back that looks somewhat like a canvas.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of canvasback duck in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of canvasback duck in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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