DUCKS. 247 



B., in 1871, but I saw one living in the 

 mouth of Ipswich River in 1872. 



218. HARLEQUIN DUCK. 



Smaller, 17, appearing black; triangle 

 in front of eye. spot on back of head, two 

 crescents on sides, and markings on back, 

 white, fi^. 188. Female, ash-brown; face 



¥[g. 193 



Scorer. 1-3, 



and spot on sides of occiput, white. Breeds 

 in N. A. from Newfoundland northward 

 chiefly in interior, placing nests in holes of 

 trees, stumps, etc.; eggs. 6-8, pale-brown. 

 Winters, from Gulf of St. Lawrence to N. 

 J., but uncommon from Mass. southward. 

 South in Nov.; north in Feb. 



