Birds of Canada. IOI 
Harelda glacialis—TVhe Long-tailed Duck ; 
Old Wife. 
This duck is a frequent visitor during the 
spring and fall migrations. Breeds in the north- 
ern part of this continent. Head, neck, and 
breast, blackish-brown; sides of the head and 
body, bluish-gray ; under parts, white. 
Melanetta velvetina—The Velvet Duck, or 
White-winged Coot. 
The Velvet Duck is a regular fall visitor, 
usually arriving in October. General color, 
black ; a white patch around and behind the 
eye, and a large white speculum on the wing. 
Pelionetta perspicillata—The Surf Duck. 
The Surf Duck breeds in the northern part of 
Canada. Color, black, with a greenish lustre; 
a white patch on the top of the head. 
Oidemta americana—The Black Scoter. 
The Black Scoter is an irregular visitor in 
Canada. General color, black. 
Somateria mollisstma—The Eider Duck. 
This well known duck breeds in abundance in 
Labrador and in northern Canada. During the 
