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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BROWNSVILLE — Mississippi River backwaters are icing over, which means the canvasback ducks and tundra swans will soon be out of here. Their presence this year, however, told a story of a recovering ...

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, ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Under proposals drafted this week by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff, Texas's 2001-02 waterfowl hunting seasons would look very much like those of a year ago. The two exceptions standing to ...