BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 1 8/ 



QUERQUEDULA CAROLINENSIS. {Gm.) 

 Green-wixged Teal. 



Adidt Male. — White crescent on the sides of the body just 

 in front of the wings, in some plumages not distinct ; a band of 

 green passing from the eye around the base of the .skull ; a green 

 wing-band ; under parts mottled on the breast, pale on the belly. 



Length about 14, wing 7, tail 3. 



According to Dr. Bryant, the Green-winged Teal is common 

 during the winter. I only observed it on two occasions, but there 

 is no doubt that it is a regular winter visitant. I was told by a gen- 

 tleman, who was well acquainted with the bird, that he had often 

 observed it on Lake Cunningham, near Nassau. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. YI. pi. 392. 



FULIGULA AFFINIS. Eyton. 

 Lesser Black-headed Duck. 



Adult Male. — Above, grayish, finely streaked with black ; head, 

 black, showing greenish gloss; bill, dull blue, tipped with black. 



Aditlt Female. — Easily distinguished from the male by having 

 the face whitish. 



Length 17, wing 8.50. 



