Canvasback
Canvasback Information
Length: 19 - 24"
Habitat:
Breeding habitat: Freshwater marshes; lakes, ponds, and rivers with marshy vegetation along the edges.
Winter habitat: Sheltered coastal bays and estuaries; deep lakes with areas free from ice.
Diet: Seeds, leaves, stems, and roots of aquatic vegetation such as wild celery, pondweeds, water lilies, and sedges; aquatic insects, mollusks, small crustaceans, small fish.
Calls of the Canvasback
Identification tips for the Canvasback
Additional Information
CanvasbackHabitat, diet, feeding behavior, nesting, migration, and conservation status of this bird. Includes range map, photos, and songs and calls. (From Audubon Field Guide)
Breeding Bird Survey Map,
2011-2015
(Image credit: USGS)
Range in New England
The Canvasback is seen during migration throughout New England, with the exception of northern Maine.
It can be found during the winter along the coasts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
There are occasional and local winter sightings further inland in New England.
Christmas Bird Count Map
Historical CBC Map from USGS