To the waterfowl enthusiast, the canvasback duck channels a swagger reminiscent of Elvis Presley, and not just because people in the music world called him “the king.” Challenging on the wing, widely ...

ANNAPOLIS — The state of Maryland has a host of symbols, ranging from iconic, such as the Baltimore oriole and the diamondback terrapin, to trivial, like the state’s official sport of jousting or milk ...

One of the larger, more visually appealing ducks to visit Orange County this time of year also happens to be one of the more difficult to find: the canvasback. This migratory winter visitor does ...

I have oftentimes attempted to imagine what it would have been like to be an early 19th century explorer from Europe who had the opportunity to provide names to animals for the first time. Sometimes, ...

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland has a state bird, fish, reptile, fossil shell and dinosaur. Now state Sen. Robert Cassilly is looking to add a duck to the list. The Harford County Republican is pushing to make ...

The sound spoke as clearly as the sight that almost immediately followed. It was a low rumble behind us that in a heartbeat became a tearing roar as the birds passed maybe 20 yards overhead, braking ...

Canvasback, Aythya valisineria (synonyms, Aristonetta valisineria, Marila valisineria and Nyroca valisineria; protonym, Anas valisineria), Wilson, A., 1814 ...