The Canvasback is primarily monitored in its core breeding area in western Canada mainly through the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. Canvasback breeding populations have increased since the 1990s and have remained at an acceptable level relative to the species' North American Waterfowl Management Plan objective since then (North American Waterfowl Management Plan 2012). These increased population levels have coincided with the return of favourable wetlands conditions in the Prairies. Detailed information on the population status of waterfowl species is available in the Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada report (summarized version). To obtain a copy of the full version of this report, including tables and graphs, please contact ec.scf-oismiggibiers-cws-miggamebirds.ec@canada.ca.
Additional information on: Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey in Western Canada and the Northwestern United-States
Additional information on: British Columbia Coastal Waterbird Survey
Additional information on: Cooperative Yukon roadside Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey
Additional information on: Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey of the Central Interior Plateau of B.C.
