HARLEQUIN DUCK. 



HARLEQUIN GARROT. 



PLATE CXCVIII. FIG. II. 



Anas histrionica, . . Pennant. Montagu. 

 Claiifjula histrionica, . . Fleming. Selby. 



The Harlequin builds among low bushes and plants, 

 in the precincts of streams and lakes, in the neigh- 

 bourhood of the sea, not far from the water's edge; 

 and "feathers its nest" with down, the outerside ma- 

 terials being dry leaves, stalks, grass, and reeds, arranged 

 in a circular manner. 



The eggs are from six or seven, to eight, ten, or 

 twelve in number, and of a white or very pale buff 

 colour, with a tinge of green. "The texture of the 

 egg is very line, but without polish." 



