69 Canvasback

• The Canvasback is part of the duck species so a group of are called; Brace / Flush / Raft / Team / Paddling.
• This is fast flying duck sought after by hunters. It can reach speeds of 70 miles per hour.  Wow.
• It has a beautiful white back with a striking red brown head.
• In the past when lead shot was used in hunting this bird suffered in lead poisoning because it would pick up shot from the bottom of ponds when eating seeds,insects and vegetation.  Now lead is not used and their numbers have increased.
• It is a diving duck and has powerful legs and with wide web feet.
• The female lays up to a dozen eggs in the grasses along a marsh or pond.