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The Garganey, 



Rather larger than the Teal and distinguished by a 

 number of elongated narrow feathers springing from the 

 scapulars. These are of a deep black colour shading into 





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The Garganey. 



grey at their free extremities ; they are wanting in the 

 female and in the young males of the year, which resemble 

 their mother. It is of rare occurrence in Great Britain 

 and unknown in Ireland. 



