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236. Nettapus coromandelianus, Gm. 



Length 13'3 inches, wing 6"5, tail 2"74, bill at front "1^ 

 tarsus "1. 



The White-bodied Goose Teal is common at Jeernn, near 

 Neemuch, and on most of the larger tanks. It is a perma- 

 nent resident. 



237. Dendrocygna javanica, Horsf. 



The Whistling Teal is very common, and is a permanent 

 resident. 



238. Tadorna casarca. Pall. 



The Ruddy Sheldrake, or Brahminy Duck, is very common. 



239. Spatula clypeata, Linn. 



The Shoveller is excessively abundant. 



240. Anas boschas, Linn. 



The Mallard is, except perhaps the Wigeon, the least 

 numerous of all the ducks that frequent the district in the 

 cold weather. 



241. Anas poecilorhyncha, Forst. 



The Spotted-billed Duck is very common, and is a perma- 

 nent resident. 



242. Anas caryophyllacea. Lath. 



The Pink-headed Duck is very plentiful in Lake Depal- 

 pore during the winter months. 



243. Chaulelasmus streperus, Linn. 

 The Gadwall is very abundant. 



244. Dafila acuta, Linn. 

 The Pintail is very common. 



245. Mareca PENELOPE, Liuu. 

 The Wigeon is uncommon. 



246. QUERQUEDULA CRECCA, LiuU. 



The Teal is excessively abundant. 



247. QuERQUEDULA ciRciA, Liun. 



The Garganey is another very common species. 



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