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introduced and semi-domesticated in many parts of Europe. It has not 

 been recorded from Asia, except in Palestine. 



251. Tadorna casarca. (Linn. Syst. Nat. iii., App., p. 224.) 

 Ruddy Sheldrake. 



The Ruddy Sheldrake resides in the Sebkha Safieh, at the south end 

 of the Dead Sea, and probably breeds in the clifis of the Arabah. In 

 the north it breeds among the Griffon Vultures, in the cliffs of ravines 

 near the Lake of Gennesaret. 



The Ruddy Sheldrake is an inhabitant of Southern and Eastern 

 Europe, and of the greater part of Asia as far as India, China, and Japan. 

 It is very different in its habits from most ducks, breeding in cliffs and 

 holes in trees, and seems to affect especially glens in the neighbourhood 

 of salt laTOons. 



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252. Anas boschas. Linn. Syst. Nat, i., p. 205. Wild Duck. 

 Arab. Itj, Bait a ; Jj^^, Brack {generic). 



Common throughout the country in winter. 



The Wild Duck inhabits all Europe, North Africa, Asia and North 

 America. 



253. Anas strepera. Linn. Syst. Nat. i., p. 200. Gadvvall. 



The Gadvvall occurs, mingling with other species, in winter. 

 This bird has an extensive range, being found throughout Europe, 

 Asia, North Africa, and all North America. 



254. Anas angustirostris. Menetr. Cat. Rais., p. 58. Marbled 

 Duck. 



This rare Duck resides throughout the year in the swamps of the 

 Huleh, in great numbers, very wary, and breeding in papyrus swamps 

 wholly inaccessible. In summer it is almost the only Duck to be found 

 there. In flight and manners it much resembles the Teal. 



The Marbled Duck is found sparingly in Spain, Algeria, the Cau- 

 casus, and Scinde. I obtained a specimen at Alexandria. It appears to 

 be very local in all the countries where it resides. 



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