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231. Cygnus ferus. (Hooper.) 

 Zinna, Maltese. 



From time to time, at rare intervals, small flocks of Swans 

 have been seen flying along the coast in stormy weather. The 

 only one examined by me was a specimen of C. ferus, which was 

 shot on the 27th January 1847, and is now in the Malta Uni- 

 versity. 



232. Anas tadorna. (Shieldrake.) 

 Culuvert-ta-Barberia, Maltese. 



At the end of October or beginning of November these birds 

 first arrive, and a few pass throughout the winter. 



233. Anas casarca. (Ruddy Shieldrake.) 



One specimen shot, by Signor F. Borg, on the north coast, 

 and its skin preserved. 



234. Anas clypeata. (Shoveller.) 

 Palettuna, Maltese. 



One of the commonest of the Maltese Ducks. Passes from 

 November till the beginning of spring. 



235. Anas boschas. (Mallard.) 

 Culuvert, male ; Borca, female, Maltese. 



Not uncommon along the sea-shore in November and De- 

 cember. A few appear again in March. 



236. Anas acuta. (Pintail Duck.) 

 Siljiun, Maltese. 



Occasionally in the winter. 



237. Anas strepera. (Gadwall.) 

 Culuvert sekond, Maltese. 

 Occasionally in the winter. 



238. Anas penelope. (Wigeon.) 

 Siljiun, Maltese. 



Not uncommon in winter, and sometimes seen in spring and 

 summer. I have a specimen which was shot on the 8th June. 



239. Anas querquedula. (Summer Teal.) 

 Sar sella, Maltese. 



Not uncommon in spring and autumn, and occasionally in 

 summer. 



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