G88 



CYGNUS AMERICANUS. 



may be infested with a particular species of tape-worm. The 

 flesh of this bird, judging from a portion of the muscles of 

 the leg roasted on the tongs in the dissecting-room, is 

 tender, and of exquisite flavour ; but to give it justice, one 

 ■would require to have it better cooked, and eaten under 

 more favourable circumstances. It is certainly far superior 

 to the best beef. 



The number of ribs in this individual is eleven, which 

 also is the number in an American specimen dissected by 

 me ; whereas in Bewick's Swan, as well as in Cygnus 

 musicus, I find the number to be ten. 







