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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6165] (21068)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-11 22:02
Viewed: 778
Points: 10
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Aythya valisineria

Morillon ŕ dos blanc (French)
Pato coacoxtle (Spanish)

A large diving duck, the Canvasback breeds in prairie potholes and winters on ocean bays. Its sloping profile distinguishes it from other ducks.

Description:
Large, sleek duck.
Long sloping profile.
Male with rusty red head, white body, and black chest and rear end.
Size: 48-56 cm (19-22 in)
Wingspan: 79-89 cm (31-35 in)
Weight: 862-1588 g (30.43-56.06 ounces)
Sex Differences
Breeding male boldly patterned with red head and white body;
female drabber and more subtly marked in brown and gray.

Sound:
Males make cooing notes in courtship.
Female gives soft "krrr-krrr."

Conservation Status:
Populations have fluctuated widely. Low levels in 1980s put the Canvasback on lists of special concern, but numbers increased greatly in the 1990s.

Cool Facts:
The species name of the Canvasback, Aythya valisineria, comes from Vallisneria americana, or wild celery, whose winter buds and rhizomes are its preferred food during the nonbreeding period.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2632] (15573)
  • [2008-01-12 1:48]

Hola Manyee,
Excelente trabajo y hermosa ave,
color y foco, agradable iluminación.
saludos

Simple is always beautiful Manyee, as is evident from this presentation. But that red eye is something else again! TFS.
Mehmet

Wow....you really got the detail on the eye. I like these ducks, and do not get an opportunity to see them. Good notes, and a very clear image.

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3651] (10033)
  • [2008-03-13 5:19]

Hi ManYee

Found this red eyed beauty with the flat bill and thought I could use it as a good "excuse" to say hi and send greetings to the rest of the gang.

It stands out well against the darkish water surface and all features are clearly visible with good details. Colours are good and exposure was well controlled.

Well done and TFS
Regards
Loot

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-03-15 12:11]

Hello Manyee, good to see you! Well done on this great bird shot, the details are very sharp and the light and exposure are great. Very good pose and composition, thanks my friend!

Mario

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