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SURF SCOTER. 



PLATE CXCV. FIG. II. 



Anas perspicillata, . . . Temminck. 

 Oidemia perspicillata, . . . Fleming. Selby. 



The nest of this species, placed on the coasts of 

 inland seas, and by the borders of lakes, is formed of 

 dry and withered weeds, flags, and grasses, in the midst 

 of a hummock or tuft of grass. The down of the bird 

 itself serves for the lining. The hollow of the interior 

 is said by Audubon to be six inches across, by two and 

 a half in depth. 



The eggs are four, five, or six in number, and of 

 an oval shape; their colour pale yellowish or cream 

 white. 



