18 THE GAME BIRDS 
found generally in small flocks on the edges 
of shallow ponds. ‘They are finely flavored 
and a good game bird. The European va- 
riety, closely resembling the American, is a 
rare visitor to our North Atlantic coast. 
14. BLUR-WINGED TEAR. 
Anas discors. 
Predominating color brown, under parts 
lighter than the upper; head lead-color, 
nearly black on crown with a white crescent 
in front of each eye. The feathers of the 
back have edgings of the lighter color, and 
the breast is spotted with the darker; wings 
sky-blue with green patch ; bill grayish-black ; 
feet yellow; eyes brown. A little larger 
than No. 18. Weight 12 ozs. 
Habitat — During migrations this bird cov- 
ers the greater part of the country east of the 
Rocky Mountains. Its habits are very much 
like the Green-wing, and like them they are 
very swift of flight. While feeding they 
are very unsuspicious and can be easily ap- 
proached with a due amount of caution. 
152" "CINNAMON DEAL: 
Anas cyanoptera. 
The female is very similar to No. 14, but 
the male is of a rich cinnamon-brown color ; 
wings blue as in No. 14, and with green patch. 
