Less than one-third the size of a mallard. The smallest duck seen in Arkansas. A fast duck that flies in dense flocks similar to those of blue-winged teal. Both sexes appear pale underneath and dark on top. Two pale lines on the top of wings are often visible.
Canvasback drake Look for a red head, a pale-colored body with a dark breast.
Arkansas largest and fastest duck. The same distinctive profile as the drake. Wingbeats are noisy and rapid. Redhead drake Looks similar to a canvasback except its forehead is more rounded. Its bill is blue with a white and black tip.