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can·vas·back  (knvs-bk)
n.
A North American wild duck (Aythya valisineria) having a reddish-brown head and neck and a whitish back.
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Noun1.canvasbackcanvasback - North American wild duck valued for sport and food
Aythya valisineria, canvasback duck
duck - small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
Aythya, genus Aythya - canvasback; redhead; pochard; etc.


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Shooting at pintails and canvasbacks is banned until Nov.
DUCK HUNTING SEASON SET FOR MID-OCTOBER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Duck hunters will see similar regulations as in recent years for most species, but the season for pintails will be more restricted and the canvasbacks season will be closed, according to a new U.
DUCK HUNTERS FACE CHANGED RULES THIS YEAR DATES ADJUSTED FOR ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Redheads and canvasbacks should be in good supply, too.
WATERFOWL HUNTING REGULATIONS : DUCKS (INCLUDING MERGANSERS) by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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