196 
anatid^t:. 
of the four common European Geese, in the hopes that some 
one may meet with the latter species in Andalucia : — 
Length 
of a 
male. 
Colonr of 
feet and legs. 
Colour 
of nail of 
bill. 
Grey La^ Goose (Anserfervs) 
Bean-Goose (A. segeium) . . 
Pink-footed Goose {A, hra- 
chyrhynchus\ 
in. 
35 
34 
28 
22 
Dull flesh-col oui' 
Orange 
Pink 
White. 
Black. 
Black. 
White. 
White-fronted Goose {A. al- 
bifrons) 
Orange 
271. Bernicla leucopsis (Bechst.). The Bernicle Goose. 
A single specimen of this Goose, obtained near Seville 
several years ago, was in the possession of the landlord of the 
Fonda de Enropa, possibly an escaped bird from San Lucar. 
This is the only instance in which I have heard of its occur- 
rence in Andalucia. 
The Bernicle Goose has the top of the head and all the 
neck black, the forehead, cheeks, and chin white; and the 
total length is about 25 inches. 
272. Tadorna vulpanser, Fleming. The Common Shel- 
drake. 
Moorish. Bou-ha-baida (Favier). Spanish. Pato tarro. 
" This species is not regular in its appearance near Tangier, 
and occurs between November and February .^^ — Favier. 
I never personally met with this Sheldrake on either side 
of the Straits. A regular maritime or sea-coast bird, they 
are found on the coast near the mouth of the Guadalquivir, 
whence I have seen specimens ; and there is no doubt that 
they breed there. 
This bird has the head and neck green. The males resemble 
the females in plumage, but are not quite so bright in 
colour. 
The total length is from 24 to 26 inches. 
