DUCKS. 65 
(104), belonging to the same genus, has now been conclusively proved to 
breed occasionally in the north of Scotland. The drakes of both the 
Golden-eye (106) and Buffel-headed (707) Ducks (Clangula) are very 
handsome black-and-white forms and included in the list of British 
Birds, the former being a regular winter vistor, but the latter only a 
rare North American straggler. Another common winter-visitor to our 
coasts, the Long-tailed Duck (Harelda) (108), is said to breed occa- 
sionally in the Shetlands, but the remarkably handsome Harlequin 
(109), which is placed next to it, is only an accidental straggler from 
the north. 
The Scoters (Cidemia), of which three species are exhibited, are all 
British Sea-ducks. The males are easily recognised by their black 
plumage, the common species (C&. nigra) (110) bemg a numerous bird 
on our coasts, especially in winter. Lastly we come to the large 
Steamer or Logger-head Duck (Zachyeres) (118), from the coasts of 
Chile and the Falkland Islands; only the young birds are able to 
fly, the adults losimg the power of doing so. 
Passing by the curiously marked Freckled Duck (Stictonetta) (7115) 
of South Australia at the foot of the Case, we come to the various 
species of Teal, a large group of smaller species referred to several 
genera. Among the most striking we may mention the very hand- 
some Cinnamon-Teal (Querquedula cyanoptera) (111). The Gar- 
ganey (Q. circia) (119), the Blue-winged (Q. discors) (118), and the 
American Teal (Nettion carolinense) (124) are all on the British List, 
but the two latter only appear as accidental visitors. Closely resembling 
the latter we have the Common Teal (N. crecca) (125), and may 
draw attention in passing to the drake exhibited in complete “ eclipse- 
plumage” like that of the female. The most beautiful member of the 
genus is, however, undoubtedly the Baikal Teal (N. formosum) (128), 
and another very fine bird is the Faleated Teal (unetta falcata) (129) 
with its green occipital crest. 
Of the genus Anas which follows several species will be found. 
The Spotted-billed Duck (A. pecilorhyncha) (182) is a familiar Indian 
species, and one of the most striking is the Crested Duck (A cristata) 
(184) from South America. The Wild Duck or Mallard (A. boscas) 
(735) is shown in various stages of plumage, the drake of the middle pair 
being in “ eclipse-plumage.” 
At the foot of this Case we find some Ducks with remarkably 
formed bills specially adapted for retainimg small shells, insects, and 
vegetable matter. The Shovelers (Spatula) (187 & 788) include 
four species, two of which are exhibited, and the so-called Pink-eyed 
Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) (189), which has a patch of pink 
feathers behind the eye. The Common Shoveler (S. elypeata) (138) 
F 
[Case 38. ] 
[Case 39. | 
[Case 39.] 
(Case 40. ] 
