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Eyes yellow. A much smaller bird than the 
rest of the family, being only 14 feet long, 
and a little over 2 feet in extent. 
Habitat — North America in general, south 
to Cuba. This beautiful bird is generally 
regarded as a prize by gunners, as it is not 
particularly common anywhere, and the male 
bird attracts admiration by its graceful car- 
riage and elegant plumage. It is an active 
diver, feeding upon small fish and aquatic 
insects, living principally upon the fresh 
water. Like its relatives, its flesh is but in- 
ferior food. 
8. MALLARD. GREEN-HEAD. 
WiLD DUCK 
Anas boschas. 
Breast of male in spring silver gray, with 
fine markings of darker. Back black. Head 
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olossy green, with a white band around the 
neck. The wing bears a beautiful green 
