Decoy, Canvasback (Hen)

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, Canvasback (Hen)

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11914

Description

Painted a uniform brown, this decoy aligns closely with the natural coloration of a female, or hen, Canvasback. Canvasbacks will nest on small bodies of water, one study showed that over forty percent of these birds nested in ponds of half an acre or less. The decoy was likely used during the 1940s.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area