What type of creature is a canvasback?
Canvasback Canvasback The canvasback ("Aythya valisineria") is a species of diving duck, the largest found in North America. It ranges from in length and weighs , with a wingspan of . It is the largest species in the genus "Aythya", being similar in size to a mallard but with a heavier and more compact build than it. 191 males wintering in western New York averaged and 54 females there averaged . The canvasback has a distinctive wedge-shaped head and long graceful neck. The adult male (drake) has a black bill, a chestnut red head and neck, a black breast, a grayish
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and